Confirmed with Link: Canadiens Will Pick 5th (Hughes Presser in OP) NO POLITICS

[Habs]

Too rich for me. Cole and a lesser piece.

Otherwise if Cole and the 5th, then get another piece from the Ducks.

wonder what it would take, Cole + ... I'm guessing Guhle

 

[waffledave]

think that the Draft flavor on this board was to pick best player available ? it doesn't fit with the "this year is forwards, next is dmen, no ?

He's not the beat player available at 5 though. He is way overvalued because there are few dmen in the 1st round this year.

 

[Andrei79]

He's not the beat player available at 5 though. He is way overvalued because there are few dmen in the 1st round this year.

How many viewings have you had of the top 10?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

The Athletic posted their new mock draft this afternoon, which was done by Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler.

1. Chicago - Bedard
2. Anaheim - Fantilli
3. Columbus - Smith
4. San Jose - Carlsson
5. Montreal - Leonard
6. Arizona - Reinbacher
7. Philadelphia - Dvorsky
8. Washington - Michkov
9. Detroit - Benson
10. Blues - Willander

29. Montreal - Cristall
37. Montreal - Hrabal

Well, Columbus isn't taking Smith. They will take Carlsson leaving San Jose with Michkov or Smith.

 

[Kennerback]

The Athletic posted their new mock draft this afternoon, which was done by Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler.

1. Chicago - Bedard
2. Anaheim - Fantilli
3. Columbus - Smith
4. San Jose - Carlsson
5. Montreal - Leonard
6. Arizona - Reinbacher
7. Philadelphia - Dvorsky
8. Washington - Michkov
9. Detroit - Benson
10. Blues - Willander

29. Montreal - Cristall
37. Montreal - Hrabal

Very possible. Columbus get their All- American Center. San Jose get their number 1 C for the next 15 years. We get a very solid player. Doesnt have Smith’s vision or offensive IQ but has superior fundamentals. Top-6 forward in a couple of years.

Washington can’t believe their luck. Michkov takes the torch over from Ovechkin. Wings GM rolled out on a stretcher unconscious off the floor when he hears about Caps’ pick. Assistant GM takes Benson.

 

[CHwest]

Yet Crosby, Letang, Malkin had no issues “developing” and performing under the same idiot coach?

It wasn't because of him though, it was in-spite of him. He was a hater and he hated anyone that was competing with his pet DD. He did the same thing to Eller.

 

[Sterling Archer]

The Athletic posted their new mock draft this afternoon, which was done by Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler.

1. Chicago - Bedard
2. Anaheim - Fantilli
3. Columbus - Smith
4. San Jose - Carlsson
5. Montreal - Leonard
6. Arizona - Reinbacher
7. Philadelphia - Dvorsky
8. Washington - Michkov
9. Detroit - Benson
10. Blues - Willander

29. Montreal - Cristall
37. Montreal - Hrabal

If the Habs pass on Michkov for Leonard, they and the fans will regret it for a long time.

 

[Kennerback]

I don't care about their evaluation of Michkov, if they think their is a risk, pass on him and Michkov turn into a better player than the one we picked, it will be a huge mistake.

They better make the right choice, it's their job.

Zero faith in them. It’ll be Caps fans laughing at Habs’ fans reaction when HuGo takes Reinbacher instead of Michkov, on YouTube for the next 20 years. Just like we do for Philly and Caufield. Fair game.

 

[waffledave]

How many viewings have you had of the top 10?

My personal views are meaningless, I'm not a scout. This is the viewpoint of pretty much every single scout and reporter that does this for a living.

 

[Schooner Guy]

If the Habs don’t want Michkov and he drops to 5, maybe trade the pick to the Yotes for Cooley. I’d rather Cooley then Reinbacher. Cooley would probably turn pro if traded to the Habs.

Just a thought. Trying to find alternatives to Reinbacher. Maybe trade both 1st picks with Harris and get Cooley and Keller. If Dvorak doesn’t have negative value, I’d trow him in the trade as well.

There's no way they're trading Cooley for Michkov especially when they draft one spot after the Habs. Most teams would rather have Cooley than Smith and Smith may go before Michkov.

 

[Kennerback]

Btw I don’t believe for a second Coyotes take Reinbacher in real life. Is this their plan to revitalize hockey in Arizona? Sit fans in a beer league arena watching their pick waltzing them to sleep with his smooth but conservative strides? Litterally anywhere before Arizona.

 

[SlafySZN]

There's no way they're trading Cooley for Michkov especially when they draft one spot after the Habs. Most teams would rather have Cooley than Smith and Smith may go before Michkov.

Smith is better than Cooley.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Btw I don’t believe for a second Coyotes take Reinbacher in real life. Is this their plan to revitalize hockey in Arizona? Sit fans in a beer league arena watching their pick waltzing them to sleep with his smooth but conservative strides? Litterally anywhere before Arizona.

Gate revenue really doesn't matter to the Yotes. They get their welfare handouts from other NHL teams. It's a sad story that seems like will never end because of Bettman's stubbornness.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Smith is better than Cooley.

Not sure how you say that with so much absolute conviction. I personally prefer Cooley as do many in hockey. Smith has terrific offensive talent but has a lot of holes in his game. Cooley played a key role for Team USA in the WJC in his draft year while Smith didn't make Team USA in his draft year.

They're both great prospects. Time will tell where they are in 5 years.

 

[Gustave]

If the Habs pass on Michkov for Leonard, they and the fans will regret it for a long time.

I won’t lose my shit because let’s face it WTF do I know, but it would be so Habs to pick the « grinder » of the Smith Leonard Perreault line. He’s not « just » a grinder don’t get me wrong but he’s the one that assumes more of that role on the line.

Just funny to point out since it’s been one of our many beefs of the last 30 years of Habs hockey and drafting.

 

[Runner77]

Well, Columbus isn't taking Smith. They will take Carlsson leaving San Jose with Michkov or Smith.

I’m assuming San Jose will be getting the same red flags Hughes hears about re Michkov. Are they really going to take a flyer on Michkov when they can get Smith? I doubt it.

Management will get that hot potato on their lap and that’s when the fun begins.

 

[McGees]

The Athletic posted their new mock draft this afternoon, which was done by Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler.

1. Chicago - Bedard
2. Anaheim - Fantilli
3. Columbus - Smith
4. San Jose - Carlsson
5. Montreal - Leonard
6. Arizona - Reinbacher
7. Philadelphia - Dvorsky
8. Washington - Michkov
9. Detroit - Benson
10. Blues - Willander

29. Montreal - Cristall
37. Montreal - Hrabal

Wheeler is a tool.
There I said it.
Having said that, I won't hate Leonard as the pick.

 

[SlafySZN]

Not sure how you say that with so much absolute conviction. I personally prefer Cooley as do many in hockey. Smith has terrific offensive talent but has a lot of holes in his game. Cooley played a key role for Team USA in the WJC in his draft year while Smith didn't make Team USA in his draft year.

They're both great prospects. Time will tell where they are in 5 years.

Smith was sick, he didn’t get cut.

Smith is smarter, better hands, can see the game better, knows when to slow the game down, better vision. Cooley has the motor and defensive game as of now but Smith will also round up his game in college.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I’m assuming San Jose will be getting the same red flags Hughes hears about re Michkov. Are they really going to take a flyer on Michkov when they can get Smith? I doubt it.

Management will get that hot potato on their lap and that’s when the fun begins.

I mean their G.M. already publicly stated that he doesn't have concerns over the "Russian" factor, and no issues with Michkov's contract. It will come down to talent, and Michkov will simply be the most talented player left on the board after Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson go top 3.

 

[Andrei79]

My personal views are meaningless, I'm not a scout. This is the viewpoint of pretty much every single scout and reporter that does this for a living.

The real scouts are employed by NHL teams and they haven't finished their list yet. We'll have a better idea come June when Bob publishes his final rankings.

The Athletic posted their new mock draft this afternoon, which was done by Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler.

1. Chicago - Bedard
2. Anaheim - Fantilli
3. Columbus - Smith
4. San Jose - Carlsson
5. Montreal - Leonard
6. Arizona - Reinbacher
7. Philadelphia - Dvorsky
8. Washington - Michkov
9. Detroit - Benson
10. Blues - Willander

29. Montreal - Cristall
37. Montreal - Hrabal

Where did Moore get picked ? Wouldn't be surprised if he gets picked higher than people anticipate.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Smith was sick, he didn’t get cut.

Smith is smarter, better hands, can see the game better, knows when to slow the game up, better vision. Cooley has the motor and defensive game as of now but Smith will also round up his game in college.

We'll see. Neither is a slam dunk over the other. I love Cooley's combination of skill and jam.

 

[Habsfan18]

Where did Moore get picked ? Wouldn't be surprised if he gets picked higher than people anticipate.

15th to Nashville.

 

[Schooner Guy]

The real scouts are employed by NHL teams and they haven't finished their list yet. We'll have a better idea come June when Bob publishes his final rankings.

That is 100% correct. Regional scouts spend most of the draft cycle feeding data into the system and teams don't even talk about rankings as a group until the Combine.

 

[JohnTheBaptist]

would you guys do Cole and #5 to Anaheim for #2? Cole and his buddy are reuninted, and we can't seem to handle contracts anyways.

Its Tuesday, come at me.

Absolutely not. Caufield is untouchable.

 

[River Meadow]

The Athletic posted their new mock draft this afternoon, which was done by Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler.

1. Chicago - Bedard
2. Anaheim - Fantilli
3. Columbus - Smith
4. San Jose - Carlsson
5. Montreal - Leonard
6. Arizona - Reinbacher
7. Philadelphia - Dvorsky
8. Washington - Michkov
9. Detroit - Benson
10. Blues - Willander

29. Montreal - Cristall
37. Montreal - Hrabal

Sounds about right.

Leonard is a Habs pick if I've ever seen one.

Even Timmins would pick Leonard.