HF Habs: 2023 NHL Draft part 2

[SOLR]

If we kept 17, maybe they would have accepted but only if they wanted Michkov badly, at 29 it ain't happening

Not so sure, I think the gap to the top 5 is likely worth at least half a round. 17 would be way too rich.

 

[McGees]

Not that they actually KNOW - but I asked Shark thread who they think they will take and it’s;

Carlsson
Michkov
Smith

In that order.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Not that they actually KNOW - but I asked Shark thread who they think they will take and it’s;

Carlsson
Michkov
Smith

In that order.

They could very well take Michkov, especially if Carlsson is gone to Columbus. I just don't see Columbus passing on a big center.

My expectation is: Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson then SJS take Michkov.

That leaves Smith.

 

[Deebs]

They could very well take Michkov, especially if Carlsson is gone to Columbus. I just don't see Columbus passing on a big center.

My expectation is: Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson then SJS take Michkov.

That leaves Smith.

I think this same way and if that leaves us Smith, excellent.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

They could very well take Michkov, especially if Carlsson is gone to Columbus. I just don't see Columbus passing on a big center.

My expectation is: Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson then SJS take Michkov.

That leaves Smith.

Wouldn't you think Columbus would rather take the Northeastern American kid? I also have a feeling that the Sharks will take Michkov but I think the likelihood of that goes down if Carlsson is available so I hope your expectations become a reality cause Hughes basically said if they don't think Michkovs talent level is noticeably above that of the draftees around him, they ain't taking him

 

[McGees]

They could very well take Michkov, especially if Carlsson is gone to Columbus. I just don't see Columbus passing on a big center.

My expectation is: Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson then SJS take Michkov.

That leaves Smith.

But don’t Sharks need a top C?

 

[SwiftyHab]

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Pronman has us passing on Michkov and taking Reinbacher

Then Edstrom at 17.

Reinbacher is one of my top choices if they just flat out won't take Michkov

But Edstrom at 17 is way too rich for me and I'd be pretty sad coming out of the 1st round of 2023 that way. If you go Reinbacher at 5, your Florida pick needs to be Hrabal or a highly skilled forward with some warts.

I'd pass on Smith for Reinbacher but I wouldn't take him over Michkov.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

if anything we should trade up we have enough quantity we need quality

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Pittsburgh doesn't really have anything at this point to facilitate that type of deal..

They could very well take Michkov, especially if Carlsson is gone to Columbus. I just don't see Columbus passing on a big center.

My expectation is: Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson then SJS take Michkov.

That leaves Smith.

That's best case Ontario for Habs management. They get the guy they probably want, don't have to pay assets to move up and don't get crucified for passing in Michkov.

 

[Habaddict]

if anything we should trade up we have enough quantity we need quality

In general, this is true. But cost, or reward are more important.
Still I agree with you on the big picture.

 

[Habaddict]

I know I'm showing a lot of ingnorence, but I need help here.
Beyond Bedard, Fantilli, Michkov, what are the first (given) names
of the next group of prospects?

 

[KevSkillz4]

I know I'm showing a lot of ingnorence, but I need help here.
Beyond Bedard, Fantilli, Michkov, what are the first (given) names
of the next group of prospects?

Carlsson and Smith are with them for that monster top 5. After good players like Benson, Leonard, Reinbacher, Dvorsky, Sale, Yager, Moore, Perreault, Danielson, Pellikka, Wood, Honzek, Musty, Ritchie and more.

 

[le_sean]

I know size isn't everything, but I had a dream last night that we took Carlsson and he was everything bit as advertised. We also managed to trade Florida pick and the Avs 2nd next year for PLD.

Imagine for a second....

Dach (6'4) - Suzuki (5'11) - Caufield (5'7)
Carlsson (6'3) - PLD (6'3) - Slaf (6'4)

That second line man. Mountain men out there.

2nd line reminds me of the 2007 Ducks 2nd line of Penner-Getzlaf-Perry. Unstoppable down low.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Ciernik plays on periphery, brings very little to the team. No material for bottom 6 and he misses top talent to be top 6 in NHL. His competitiveness is questionable, he is not worth 3rd round pick for me. He will be good player in Europe, but I do not see NHL potential with this kid.

That may be, but I'm pretty sure he'd put up more than PPG in the OHL next year

 

[WeThreeKings]

Aydar Suniev.

Discuss.

 

[SOLR]

Wouldn't you think Columbus would rather take the Northeastern American kid? I also have a feeling that the Sharks will take Michkov but I think the likelihood of that goes down if Carlsson is available so I hope your expectations become a reality cause Hughes basically said if they don't think Michkovs talent level is noticeably above that of the draftees around him, they ain't taking him

It is, and they know it. So it's a bit of a PR, media-friendly phrasing.

 

[HuGort]

They could very well take Michkov, especially if Carlsson is gone to Columbus. I just don't see Columbus passing on a big center.

My expectation is: Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson then SJS take Michkov.

That leaves Smith.

Hughes was on 690 this week. Said he's confident we'll get real good player at 5.

 

[Jaynki]

I am so excited by the fact that we are ending with one of Carlsson, Smith or Michkov. Not winning the lottery sucks. But not dropping to 6th is such a huge f***ing win. It kinda save the year imo.

I am so excited by the fact that we are ending with one of Carlsson, Smith or Michkov. Not winning the lottery sucks. But not dropping to 6

 

[NotProkofievian]

Another kid I like is Easton Cowan, just very smart and talented, would be a nice pick somewhere in the 2nd round.

How do his tools compare to, say, Carey Terrance?

 

[le_sean]

Kent Hugues best friend GM is Bill Guerin. Pretty sure Guerin isnt unhappy to have Kaprizov on his team, even if it he came late. Guerin will probably tell him to Hugues. Just get it and work for the transfer later.

Problem with that comparison is that Kaprizov was a 5th rounder, not a 5th overall. There was zero risk.

 

[Hacketts]

You see more of his inside game with a some of these highlights. If we pass on Michkov, I think I could live with Dalibor as our pick. One of the youngest kids in the draft, and already has such a solid toolkit. Give him time with our development staff and I think this kid could be an absolute force in a few years.

 

[Goldenhands]

How do his tools compare to, say, Carey Terrance?

Cowan reminds me a bit of Rohrer last year. Maybe 2nd round is too early, I dont have a deep knowledge of this draft, but thats a kid I would target personally.

 

[le_sean]

You see more of his inside game with a some of these highlights. If we pass on Michkov, I think I could live with Dalibor as our pick. One of the youngest kids in the draft, and already has such a solid toolkit. Give him time with our development staff and I think this kid could be an absolute force in a few years.

I don’t think this video shows anything special. It’s mostly about his shot, which we know is really good. We need to see more playmaking and attacking defenders.

 

[LookAtThosePepperoni]

1st goal - 7:20
2nd goal - 12:19

Thanks for the video. What's your thoughts on Michkov?