HF Habs: 2023 NHL Draft part 2

[1000eeer]

Can't go wrong: Bedard, Michkov, Fantilli, Carlsson, Smith.

Though I have a special place in my heart for Michkov and Carlsson

 

[Gainesvillain]

After the Mailloux hot potatoe, I'm fairly confident Molson will veto Michkov...

Except that the Mailloux situation is currently trending towards a W.

 

[CanadienShark]

Absolutely livid that Bedard is going to Chicago. That said, I'm happy that we're going to draft a sweet player. Either Michkov or Smith will look real nice in red-white-blue.

 

[le_sean]

Perhaps it means nothing but when asked about Michkov after the 5th pick was confirmed, Hughes admitted he was a unique case this year because of the war and his contract and a lot of things would need to be considered...and there he mentioned Molson...

After the Mailloux hot potatoe, I'm fairly confident Molson will veto Michkov...

Would be hypocritical to pass on Michkov, who has no control over his precarious situation, because you took Mailloux, when he had every opportunity to not do a shitty thing.

 

[schwang26]

Hope we go with Michkov if he's available at 5

I have a feeling he'll slip. The question is, does Montreal pick him? He could be a huge steal at 5. Or, somewhat of a bust.

 

[sergejean]

Except that the Mailloux situation is currently trending towards a W.

I agree but I don't think Molson wants to go through another potential PR nightmare.

 

[CanadienShark]

Yeah, San Jose has signed a few Russians this year. I'm hoping they're loading up with the idea of luring Michkov. If you can't get Bedard, and want a super star.... SJS needs everything, and have a long rebuild ahead.

Sharks have Barabonov, Svechnikov, Knyzhov, Gushchin, Mukhamadullin, Kniazev, Okhotiuk, Guryev, & Romanov in North America right now either on their team or in the AHL. That's a lot!

If Columbus likes Smith as has been rumoured maybe Carlsson falls to us.

Man would I ever be happy.

Sharks - Michkov
Habs - Carlsson

Aside from Bedard, hard to imagine a much better situation. But good things don't happen to us.

 

[Fantomas]

Perhaps it means nothing but when asked about Michkov after the 5th pick was confirmed, Hughes admitted he was a unique case this year because of the war and his contract and a lot of things would need to be considered...and there he mentioned Molson...

After the Mailloux hot potatoe, I'm fairly confident Molson will veto Michkov...

If this is their thinking then it's extremely dumb thinking. No connection between these players apart from the fact they both wear skates.

Man would I ever be happy.

Sharks - Michkov
Habs - Carlsson

Why would you be happy for your team to draft a worse player.

 

[schwang26]

Would be hypocritical to pass on Michkov, who has no control over his precarious situation, because you took Mailloux, when he had every opportunity to not do a shitty thing.

I get the hesitation because of the Russiansituation. . Honestly, he might be on the front lines in a WW2 tank pretty soon if Putin keeps going the way he is.

 

[Fantomas]

I agree but I don't think Molson wants to go through another potential PR nightmare.

So every Russian pick in the upcoming draft will be a PR nightmare? I want to understand.

 

[Gainesvillain]

Would be hypocritical to pass on Michkov, who has no control over his precarious situation, because you took Mailloux, when he had every opportunity to not do a shitty thing.

"Hypocrisy" is saying one thing but doing something contrary.

Mailloux made a mistake (which he 100% owned up to - to his credit).

Michkov, as you say, did nothing wrong.

I'm sure the Puritans of the board might disagree.

 

[CanadienShark]

If this is their thinking then it's extremely dumb thinking. No connection between these players apart from the fact they both wear skates.



Why would you be happy for your team to draft a worse player.

Huh? Which player are you referring to?

 

[An0n]

we dont want him

NO for Mitchov,,, f*** off

Gtfo my timeline

 

[Addik04]

Funny because when you go on SJ Sharks wall, they have the same debate.

I hope to go the Michkov way, but easy to tell from my couch.

 

[Nedved]

I totally see it going:

Bedard
Fantilli
Smith
Michkov
Dvorsky

max pain.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I agree but I don't think Molson wants to go through another potential PR nightmare.

He can alleviate that somewhat by informing his major sponsors of the potential, and putting out to favored journalists that Montreal WILL consider Michkov at #5, and see how much everyone freaks out.

 

[schwang26]

I agree but I don't think Molson wants to go through another potential PR nightmare.

Honestly though, it was blown out of proportion by a few and the media. They made it sound like all these sponsors were leaving and that the Bell Centre would be half empty. Well, that didn't happen.

 

[CanadienShark]

I totally see it going:

Bedard
Fantilli
Smith
Michkov
Dvorsky

max pain.

Booooooo

 

[Michoulicious]

Perhaps it means nothing but when asked about Michkov after the 5th pick was confirmed, Hughes admitted he was a unique case this year because of the war and his contract and a lot of things would need to be considered...and there he mentioned Molson...

After the Mailloux hot potatoe, I'm fairly confident Molson will veto Michkov...

Clearly not the same situation than Mailloux. It's not the kid's fault if Russia invaded Ukraine.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I totally see it going:

Bedard
Fantilli
Smith
Michkov
Dvorsky

max pain.

There's no way we pass on Carlsson

 

[Gainesvillain]

Bedard
Fantilli
Smith
Michkov
Carlsson

Rejoice, Habs fans!

This is the top 5!

 

[Michoulicious]

We get #5, it's a CLEAR WIN.

Don't mind Chicago at #1. They tanked the heck out of it, they deserved it.

 

[Nedved]

There's no way we pass on Carlsson

We're building the montreal slovakians. In reality, one of Carlsson or Michkov will be sitting at our spot, and I'm more mentally preparing for us to skip on Michkov. I would be shocked if Smith doesn't end up in Columbus.

 

[_vivelequebec_]

So every Russian pick in the upcoming draft will be a PR nightmare? I want to understand.

We had Gurianov and Dadonov playing for us this season.. I don’t get that argument.

Anyway, he’s not in the NHL until 2026-2027. And that’s why we and San Jose should pick him if available. It’s a blessing, not a curse.

 

[sergejean]

So every Russian pick in the upcoming draft will be a PR nightmare? I want to understand.

I have no explanation for you. I don't personally agree and I'm hoping we take Michkov if he falls to us. But to think that Molson will not have his word...