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

[Andrei79]

On The Athletic podcast with Godin and Basu, Arpon said he watched a lot of Michkov's games in the KHL, VHL & MHL and his assessment was that his ceiling is really high, but his floor is really low.

He explains that when he has the puck, he can do things that not many players can do. But when he doesn't have the puck, he found him non-committal. Like he was disinterested and only needed to have the puck in order to activate.

He mentioned that Bedard has a high compete level. So if he's not scoring, he's still competing and battling. He said he didn't see that with Michkov.

He did specify that if the Canadiens take him, he can understand why (very high ceiling). But that if they don't take him, he can understand that, too.

I'm not sure if it's compete or simply not knowing what to do.

I've heard some question Will Smith's compete as well.

It was interesting that Hughes mentioned compete, regardless of speed, size, and skill, as a common characteristic of all recent cup winning teams.

He also said that there's no perfect player and they could pick someone who's skill is at such a high level that even if the other attributes are lower, he's still the pick. It's a nuanced and smart take.

 

[ZUKI]

I'm not sure if it's compete or simply not knowing what to do.


He also said that there's no perfect player and they could pick someone who's skill is at such a high level that even if the other attributes are lower, he's still the pick. It's a nuanced and smart take.

Smith knows Hughes and his son(s). He’s familiar with them , so his hope to be selected by the Habs is real

 

[Sterling Archer]

 

[sampollock]

poker face

 

[26Mats]

But context is important. He lit up when discussing how he had texted Will Smith's parents about how much he had matured from 15 years old when he last saw him to now, at 18. It was more a personal/family moment than a moment about Will Smith as a hockey player.

Having said that, Hughes has only said good things about Will Smith's character and what a joy it was to coach him.

 

[BenchBrawl]

I'm more and more confident HuGo will snap pick Michkov if he's available. I have trust in them.

 

[The Great Weal]

HuGo could very well just pick Michkov and shock everyone.

 

[26Mats]

HuGo could very well just pick Michkov and shock everyone.

Remember when they didn't invite Slafkovsky to dinner, then picked him.

 

[Kennerback]

I could see perhaps a guy like Burke telling media back in the day straight up he’s not drafting someone, but otherwise any media savvy GM will not want to close doors publicly.

 

[Milhouse40]

Remember when they didn't invite Slafkovsky to dinner, then picked him.

I also remember how HuGo went to see him personally before everyone else, even before the combine and their reactions when asked about Slafkovsky on Twitch last year.....in indsight, they didn't hide their hand pretty well. Then they went on and on about how they will pick the player they think is going to be the best down the road....

 

[26Mats]

I also remember how HuGo went to see him personally before everyone else, even before the combine and their reactions when asked about Slafkovsky on Twitch last year.....in indsight, they didn't hide their hand pretty well. Then they went on and on about how they will pick the player they think is going to be the best down the road....

Do you think they didn't go to dinner with him because they were hiding their hand?

Slaf himself looked pretty shocked to go #1.

 

[Sterling Archer]

I’d definitely use the 2nd pick in Hrabel but a little torn on Augustine

 

[Michoulicious]

On this topic.. f*** their podcast.

You do a french podcast about Michkov and the draft.
Then an English pod about Jordan Harris..
then you do another french podcast and the draft.

Way to f*** over your english listeners.

I'm bilingual and I must say listening to Arpon talking for minutes to say something that could have been said in seconds is as insufferable in French than it is in English.

So you are kind of a winner to listen to only half of it.

Godin is the only one worth listening to.

 

[The Great Weal]

On The Athletic podcast with Godin and Basu, Arpon said he watched a lot of Michkov's games in the KHL, VHL & MHL and his assessment was that his ceiling is really high, but his floor is really low.

He explains that when he has the puck, he can do things that not many players can do. But when he doesn't have the puck, he found him non-committal. Like he was disinterested and only needed to have the puck in order to activate.

He mentioned that Bedard has a high compete level. So if he's not scoring, he's still competing and battling. He said he didn't see that with Michkov.

He did specify that if the Canadiens take him, he can understand why (very high ceiling). But that if they don't take him, he can understand that, too.

From what I've seen Michkov competes and battles hard despite his size. Nevertheless, the puck skills and offensive creativity are so elite that I don't think the rest will matter. We have seen countless times Kucherov be complete dog shit defensively and not caring which costs his team a goal but then he scores 3 points to make up for it.

 

[ZUKI]

So folks, how can the Habs get a trade with the Yotes to get their 6th and 12 th selections ? the 5th + ???
Habs could get that Leonard or Reinbacher + the p' tit gars de chez nous" Gabriel Perreault

 

[Runner77]

Like to hear Leonard is a very good skater... that is a real big plus

I know I have aske this before.. but...

Does anyone seen a good draft magazine on the stands?

On the stands stuff is gimmicky and you’re basically buying glossy oversized pics and titles, with dumbed down captions and short blurbs.

Best source I’ve ever bought is the Red Line Report. The guy’s stuff is relied upon by many NHL teams and his takes are original.

Plus, he’s not an asshole and that matters to me as I don’t want my money going to a pompous sort who puts down fans just for self-aggrandizement. I’ve had the privilege of interacting with Kyle Woodlief and he’s a class act through and through.

 

[rabbit4949]

I need some help. I keep reading that the Habs are not interested in drafting Michkov. Is there some evidence of this in a news release or a press conference that I missed?

 

[Twisted Sinister]

On the stands stuff is gimmicky and you’re basically buying glossy oversized pics and titles, with dumbed down captions and short blurbs.

Best source I’ve ever bought is the Red Line Report. The guy’s stuff is relied upon by many NHL teams and his takes are original.

Plus, he’s not an asshole and that matters to me as I don’t want my money going to a pompous sort who puts down fans just for self-aggrandizement. I’ve had the privilege of interacting with Kyle Woodlief and he’s a class act through and through.

Grant McCagg?

 

[Runner77]

On The Athletic podcast with Godin and Basu, Arpon said he watched a lot of Michkov's games in the KHL, VHL & MHL and his assessment was that his ceiling is really high, but his floor is really low.

He explains that when he has the puck, he can do things that not many players can do. But when he doesn't have the puck, he found him non-committal. Like he was disinterested and only needed to have the puck in order to activate.

He mentioned that Bedard has a high compete level. So if he's not scoring, he's still competing and battling. He said he didn't see that with Michkov.

He did specify that if the Canadiens take him, he can understand why (very high ceiling). But that if they don't take him, he can understand that, too.

The solution is obvious. Get Michkov and only give him O-zone starts and PPs. Who cares if he can’t defend, he’ll likely do plenty while in the offensive zone.

 

[Twisted Sinister]

I need some help. I keep reading that the Habs are not interested in drafting Michkov. Is there some evidence of this in a news release or a press conference that I missed?

Just the vibe people are getting from the press conference and news reports around the league. Arpon Basu, who's pretty close with the team, pretty much put out a hit piece on Michkov this week.

In entertainment media, that's usually a sign the Org is trying to mitigate upcoming negative PR.

 

[rabbit4949]

Just the vibe people are getting from the press conference and news reports around the league. Arpon Basu, who's pretty close with the team, pretty much put out a hit piece on Michkov this week.

In entertainment media, that's usually a sign the Org is trying to mitigate upcoming negative PR.

So , that would be a no.

 

[Twisted Sinister]

So , that would be a no.

Why'd you ask the question if you already had the answer predetermined in your mind? Everything we talk about on here with respect to the organization's future decisions is conjecture, speculation, or analysis of actions related to the decision.

 

[OnTheRun]

So , that would be a no.

That is indeed a no if you are looking for hard evidence/fact.

But like every other team the Habs aren't thrilled by the idea of having their top prospect in a place where they have no influence and can't interact much with him for the next 3 years.

Does that mean they will pass for sure? Nah, it just mean it's not a thrilling proposition.

 

[WinterLion]

On the stands stuff is gimmicky and you’re basically buying glossy oversized pics and titles, with dumbed down captions and short blurbs.

Best source I’ve ever bought is the Red Line Report. The guy’s stuff is relied upon by many NHL teams and his takes are original.

Plus, he’s not an asshole and that matters to me as I don’t want my money going to a pompous sort who puts down fans just for self-aggrandizement. I’ve had the privilege of interacting with Kyle Woodlief and he’s a class act through and through.

Yeah Kyle is dope. I remember calling to get the RLR and he was the one who picked up the phone to take the order!

 

[Milhouse40]

Do you think they didn't go to dinner with him because they were hiding their hand?

Slaf himself looked pretty shocked to go #1.

They did have a special meeting prior to the combine, even Slaf said that the meeting he had with them tasted better than any dinner he could had.

And he did not really try to hide his hand as there was rumors NJ really wanted Slafkovsky expecting the Habs would pick Wright and Hugues was trying to make it look like they were going to pick Slaf just to try to get something out of NJ to trade down, but either way, they were trying to kept the suspense as the draft was in MTL and they were picking 1st, this year it will all depend on who the other 4 will pick first.