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[River Meadow]

Mannnnnnnnnnn...

Michkov's hockey IQ though...

Gah damn.

It's so intricate, not just like Point A to Point B like some players, there are a dozen other processes going on in his head at the same time it feels like, always a step or move ahead, no wonder he is regarded so highly.

 

[Jaynki]

Interesting to see how high Slaf is ranked on the three advanced stats metrics starting at 8:44.

Thats is something worth noting.

As much as he underproduced in the Liiga, his metrics were all through the roof. He had generated most chances for himself and his teammates than Kemell, who had 12g in 16 games when the comparison was drawn.

Dont know how much of a surprise his olympic games and world cup was for those who knew.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Last week I watched a video of Button saying that the Habs should target Dvorsky to play behind Suzuki and take him @ 5 and yet today he as Dvorsky ranked 9th on his latest list.

Button is a pod person

 

[Kennerback]

I see it sort of like Caufield, he doesn't have the high end speed that you typically want from a small guy but it's not going to stop him from being a good NHL player. So yes it's a concern because it might mean rather then the 100+ point player some expect he ends up more of an 80 point player, but not a concern that he might completly bust like Yakupov.

Red flag for me with Yakupov, was selling him as part scorer/part wrecking ball. A mini Ovechkin power forward.

The problem is when you weigh a buck 80 and you’re 5’10 it’s hard to cross over from checking kids your size to destroying actual 6’2, 210 lbs men. I was wondering how exactly that would all happen in the NHL.

 

[rahad]

Red flag for me with Yakupov, was selling him as part scorer/part wrecking ball. A mini Ovechkin power forward.

The problem is when you weigh a buck 80 and you’re 5’10 it’s hard to cross over from checking kids your size to destroying actual 6’2, 210 lbs men. I was wondering how exactly that would all happen in the NHL.

You just can't compare Yakupov or Michkov to the great Ovechkin. People forget that he is 6ft3 238 weight. He is build and durable like a Bull. He did not have any major injury in his career. Averaged a 70GP+ since 2005.

Michkov is more like Kucherov.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

thing is MSL would have to be with the habs in 3 years

He will still be here imo

What he did this year, getting +13 over last year while dealing with as many injuries is a strong sign that he will develop well along with the team.

Mind you, that's +13 over last year where he helped get us to -27. It if were Ducharme for the whole season, we probably would've finished -40 and he'd be something like +26 over last year, despite all the injuries. The upgrade in coaching has been massive so far.

 

[Kennerback]

You just can't compare Yakupov or Michkov to the great Ovechkin. People forget that he is 6ft3 238 weight. He is build and durable like a Bull. He did not have any major injury in his career. Averaged a 70GP+ since 2005.

Michkov is more like Kucherov.

You can compare Michkov to Ovechkin in point production not as a power forward… Yakupov was sold as a mini Ovechkin that would wreck guys up. I can add that i am very sceptical of claims that a guy under 6 feet will be the “next NHL power forward”.

What usually happens is they can’t use their physical side like in Juniors and fall back on whatever other skills they have. See Gilbert Brule. One of the reasons I wonder about Leonard this year… He’s going to play against players 60 pounds heavier and several inches taller in the NHL.

 

[rahad]

That's exactly what I was thinking....10-14 range for the next draft. There will be some really bad teams next season.

I see us ending more like 8-10 range. This year has special. The prize has Bedard. Teams tanked hard for him. Pretty sure the Ducks keep one of the worst coach in NHL the whole season for the tanks. Teams have bring up AHL goalie to play in the NHL.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I dunno. I watch these videos and is anyone else here concerned about michkovs skating? This is what was the ultimate undoing of yakupov.

Tellement pas. Yakupov's undoing is neatly described by what was commonly said about him. He was like a bee buzzing around without purpose. His undoing was his vision/hockey IQ, or rather lackthereof.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

You just can't compare Yakupov or Michkov to the great Ovechkin. People forget that he is 6ft3 238 weight. He is build and durable like a Bull. He did not have any major injury in his career. Averaged a 70GP+ since 2005.

Michkov is more like Kucherov.

Size has nothing to do with getting injured. Several small players were bulls that rarely got injured while i can name you a few towering behemoths who were constantly injured.

Players who last long have several things in common and they are not related to height and weight. They simply lucked out on many counts, partly regarding their biological constituency, their developmental biopsychosocial environment and the resulting motivational drives/decision making that leads them to a lifestyle that helps durability, but also just plain situational luck, of not getting hit at the wrong place/moment.

McDavid got through an early major knee injury without long-term repercussions and he's pretty much average weight and height in the NHL. He rarely misses games despite getting hounded game after game, playing physical, putting himself at risk on almost every shift.

Getting hit to the head was just as bad for Sidney Crosby as it was for Eric Lindros.

 

[Jabba11]

Jesus, Button…

Still better than Snake Boisvert still having Quentin Musty in his top 5-7..

 

[Jabba11]

The undoing of Yakupov was his style of play was exposed in a structured hockey environment.

Where Nail Yakupov failed isn't his skating nor his style of play. It was between the ears. His work ethic was poor and he would always put himself above the team.

I remember during pre-draft photoshoot on Mount Washington in Pittsburgh, Yakupov was given his jersey and he wore it backwards with his name on the front while Galchenyuk wore his normally. I think the interview with Brian Burke also confirmed he wasn't the smartest/brightest person and failed poorly.

 

[SOLR]

It just doesn't make sense for Toronto to do this type of trade.

Toronto still wants to win now so they wouldn't want to potentially win in the future with potential prospects.

The only logical trade is if a Matthew Tkachuk suddenly becomes available so they trade one of the core 4 for that player.

In this case, it probably wouldn't be Matthews because even though his playoffs were subpar, he's still a top 5 or top 10 at-worst player in the NHL so you'll be losing any deal you make.

They can't win without reorganizing to get some depth. Either way prospects are involved.

Sure they can punt the ball for a 8th year.

 

[Dach Vader]

I wonder if there is a way to trade down with the Jackets or Sharks so we can pick Michkov

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Here is Craig Button's list for the 2023 draft:

1- Connor Bedard
2- Adam Fantilli
3- Leo Carlsson
4- Matvei Michkov
5- Axel Sandin-Pellikka
6- Will Smith
7- Eduard Sale
8- Tom Willander
9- Dalibor Dvorsky
10- Colby Barlow

Lmfao

 

[BenchBrawl]

Mannnnnnnnnnn...

Michkov's hockey IQ though...

Gah damn.

It's so intricate, not just like Point A to Point B like some players, there are a dozen other processes going on in his head at the same time it feels like, always a step or move ahead, no wonder he is regarded so highly.

Indeed

 

[Eco]

Crazy that the town my family is from has so many players with a tie to it projected to go in the first round (Yaroslavl).

Would love to Michkov, but it we could also get either But or Simashev I'd be over the moon.

 

[smirob]

Michkov is going to be really interesting….how many teams are deep enough on their prospect pool to gamble on him or patient enough to wait?

I think SJ goes for someone they know will come into their lineup..

 

[The Great Weal]

I dunno. I watch these videos and is anyone else here concerned about michkovs skating? This is what was the ultimate undoing of yakupov.

Strange comment. Yakupov was a great skater and had zero hockey IQ. Michkov's skating isn't as good but his IQ is probably his best asset.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Strange comment. Yakupov was a great skater and had zero hockey IQ. Michkov's skating isn't as good but his IQ is probably his best asset.

Michkov's skating is GREAT. Very few players can do spin-o-ramas with as small a radius as he does. A sign of quality. Like Doug Harvey and Serge Savard used to do.

His speed might not be the fastest, but I rather a mobile skater than a fast skater if I had to choose.

Your point stands though. Michkov's #1 asset is his IQ.

 

[BenchBrawl]

This is gonna be a long month.

 

[26Mats]

This is gonna be a long month.

And it's actually a month and a half...

Definitely important to have other things in life to focus one's attention on.

 

[Goldenhands]

Where Nail Yakupov failed isn't his skating nor his style of play. It was between the ears. His work ethic was poor and he would always put himself above the team.

I remember during pre-draft photoshoot on Mount Washington in Pittsburgh, Yakupov was given his jersey and he wore it backwards with his name on the front while Galchenyuk wore his normally. I think the interview with Brian Burke also confirmed he wasn't the smartest/brightest person and failed poorly.

There were red flags in his game as well, IQ being one and the fact he wasnt involved at all defensively, he was cheating alot positionally.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

I really don't see the reason behind the hype
He made a few Crosby goals.... woopie doo

Yeah, Mesar is better...

 

[SlafySZN]

Yeah, Mesar is better...

Hey! Don’t talk about Mesar, he’s Marty St-Louis 2.0