Bedard, Michkov, or Celebrini: Who would you build around?

[biturbo19]

I'd probably think about taking Bedard to build around, and then swerve at the last moment and go with my gut on Celebrini. He's also super talented, but the way he plays the game just seems like the type of thing you can build a "winner" around. Bedard could certainly get there too, but i think his size is always going to be a disadvantage, and i'm not entirely sure he'll ever be able to get to that same level of all-around, two-way play that i think Celebrini will be able to hit.

And Michkov...well he's a winger, and i don't believe in building around wingers.

 

[JaegerDice]

Bedard if he sticks as a center, Celebrini if he doesnt.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Oh look what a surprise you only went for offensive stats

Matthews& Laine had clearly better rookie seasons than Bedard as well if you want to go by offense. They were legit impact players

If you watched him at all you’d say his overall game looked abysmal, even team Canada had to admit they can’t play him because he was so raw

Bedard had good but nothing special rookie season for where he was drafted

Celebrinis overall game wipes the floor with Bedards and that’s extemely valuable and impressive

Bedard probably has the highest ceiling but he has the most work to do to get there

So you think Kucherov or Draisaitl or McDavid or any of the best forwards in the NHL are viewed the way they are because of their defense? Or it’s because they score more than 100+ points every year?

 

[Kegs]

All three are clearly studs. Hard to say.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

I voted Celebrini am I crazy? I'm so impressed at his overall game when I watch him

 

[Regal]

So you think Kucherov or Draisaitl or McDavid or any of the best forwards in the NHL are viewed the way they are because of their defense? Or it’s because they score more than 100+ points every year?

There’s a long distance between where Bedard is at and those players though, and he might never get there. I don’t think anyone is taking Celebrini for his all around game assuming there’s going to be a 40 point gap or something. It’s because he also has elite offensive potential and projects as a better play driver (he’s already one of the best zone entry players in the league). Bedard still has the higher production ceiling that would likely be too hard to ignore if he hits it, but there’s also a distinct possibility that their offensive games end up similarly.

 

[the_fan]

The word build starts with a letter B. So obviously Bedard

 

[pi314]

Everything shows up in the stats sheet. If it doesn't, then it doesn't matter.

Just need to look at the correct stats.

How to tell everyone you’ve never played hockey before without saying you’ve never played hockey before.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Big Mack

 

[Fatass]

Michkov is an amazing player. If he was a natural centre, then I’d pick him. I pick Celebrini because he too is a fantastic player, and he’s a natural centre. Bedard isn’t a player I’d choose to build around.
Celebrini - yes.
Michkov - yes.
Bedard - no.