I wonder how far Michkov drops...
I think he could go very high, or drop a lot. Very hard to say.
Matvei Michkov is ideal for long-time rebuilder, who still has years on the bottom. They can wait him for 3 seasons. He will enter on the league at same time as the other prospects will start to rise the organization from the bottom.
1-3 Anaheim - Pat Verbeek is there, they didn't hesitate to draft Russian at Tampa, definiltely their option.
2-4 Columbus - Kekäläinen won't hesitate drafting russians, but I think they are after another position. Columbus has many many great scoring wingers. Could see Carlsson as their guy. And Columbus is not a real tanker, think they's start rising back to playoffs at next season. Michkov isn't ideal for them.
3-5 Chicago - They will tanks for years. Waiting 3 seasons for Michkov definitely fits in the plan. The waiting period will keep them bad and they can TANK TANK TANK.
4-6 San Jose - They need every kind of pure skill. Also they are entering on tank, this waiting period for Michkov could be a match.
5-7 Montreal - Them in a mess. They need to rebuild that defence.
6-8 Arizona - Think Arizona is gonna rise soon and they have very deep prospect pool. Have no clue about their plans.
7-9 Philadelphia - Organization, which just can't patient. Will skip Michkov.
8-10 Washington - They love Russians. Hard to see Capitals skipping him, if he is still there at #8-#9 overall, when Caps are gonna pick.
9-11 Detroit - Kind of a bad fit for us. We should insert skill sooner on the roster. But definitely the BPA. Big dilemma for Yzerman to think. Maybe he could defect, like in the good old days....
Think the most realistic and ideal team for Michkov will be
Chicago, if they don't win the lottery.
Like they are #3 overall now, could drop 1-2 positions, will need skill and can wait for that 3 years in their becoming TANK.
