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

[Twisted Sinister]

He destroyed the kid...

Said all his teammates, coaches, and managers know he's a shitty person! And I'm not even joking.

Said he sent him a text message so he can talk with him and the response he got was absolutely brutal.

Said he's an extremely individual player and he expects him to drop out of the top 10 at the draft!

Yikes. Is this guy a legit source?

I brought this up earlier too. Ya I wonder why Michkov wouldn't want to talk to this guy who apparently is making shit up about him and ruining his image.

His former coach said "I am satisfied with his game, it is clear that Matvei plays with dignity, shows good hockey, he has the right attitude... He is blocking shots… his leadership qualities are visible, which help us in recent games."

There is no legitimate proof that this kid is a douche from what I've seen. This could very well be a ploy by Nikolishin who is apparently the Caps Russian scout in hopes that he falls to him. A recent interview came out with him and Russian posters are saying how he doesn't seem like the diva like how some paint him out to be.

Oh shit, a Caps scout? Hahahaha. Very curious if he falls and they draft him now.

 

[SlafySZN]

I brought this up earlier too. Ya I wonder why Michkov wouldn't want to talk to this guy who apparently is making shit up about him and ruining his image.

His former coach said "I am satisfied with his game, it is clear that Matvei plays with dignity, shows good hockey, he has the right attitude... He is blocking shots… his leadership qualities are visible, which help us in recent games."

There is no legitimate proof that this kid is a douche from what I've seen. This could very well be a ploy by Nikolishin who is apparently the Caps Russian scout in hopes that he falls to him. A recent interview came out with him and Russian posters are saying how he doesn't seem like the diva like how some paint him out to be.

Could be a ploy but it seems very harsh things to say just to try to throw people off so you can pick him. Not like an interview like this, on some russia channel will make other teams pass on him lol

 

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Someone here is able to get some translation? Nikolishin speaks about Michkov around 38 minutes

The jist is that the scout contacted him to ask him questions. No word on what was asked. Apparently, there was some type of argument. MM would have then cursed at him on text message.

The scout attacks his attitude. Says he’ll drop past 10 because of it. Goes on to say that everyone says he has a bad attitude.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Bla Bla Bla

Pick the Russian superstar.

Let's not let the smokescreen distract us from the obvious truth.

 

[Kennerback]

Could be a ploy but it seems very harsh things to say just to try to throw people off so you can pick him. Not like an interview like this, on some russia channel will make other teams pass on him lol

Some have said it’s a ploy.

In comments on a russian sport sites they suggest the scout was serious. Some say stardom must be getting to M’s head, other say, it depends what the scout wanted to know exactly.

 

[Belial]

I brought this up earlier too. Ya I wonder why Michkov wouldn't want to talk to this guy who apparently is making shit up about him and ruining his image.

His former coach said "I am satisfied with his game, it is clear that Matvei plays with dignity, shows good hockey, he has the right attitude... He is blocking shots… his leadership qualities are visible, which help us in recent games."

There is no legitimate proof that this kid is a douche from what I've seen. This could very well be a ploy by Nikolishin who is apparently the Caps Russian scout in hopes that he falls to him. A recent interview came out with him and Russian posters are saying how he doesn't seem like the diva like how some paint him out to be.

Lmao, this would be some 5D chess by some team!

I know he's actually working for some NHL team as a scout but I'm not sure it's the Caps.

 

[Belial]

Yikes. Is this guy a legit source?

Former NHL'er and working for an NHL team as a Russian scout! So he's legit af!

Now we all put on the tinfoil hats and start to generate conspiracy theories!

 

[Kennerback]

Lmao, this would be some 5D chess by some team!

I know he's actually working for some NHL team as a scout but I'm not sure it's the Caps.

He’s an ex Russian hockey player that is a scout. He’s not on the official Caps website. Perhaps he freelances for them or some other NHL team.

 

[Kennerback]

Former NHL'er and working for an NHL team as a Russian scout! So he's legit af!

Now we all put on the tinfoil hats and start to generate conspiracy theories!

It needs to be considered seriously. The context needs to be explored. Then the info needs to be added in the pot with all the rest of the details on Michkov and a final evaluation needs to be made.

 

[Belial]

I went in more deeply into what he was saying.

It's not word by word but close to it.

The guy says let's talk about Michkov, there's some recent news going around that he could drop out of the top 10 at the draft?

Nikolishin: Easily!

int: So we thought he'd go #1 or #2.....

Nikolishin- Yeah in terms of skill he's number one or 2 without a doubt! But his character, his interactions with his teammates, with the coaches, with the management, with the fans this person in this particular moment fell down a lot in the eyes of scouts and all the managers...

int: Is this related to the family tragedy he had to overcome?

Nikolishin: no, listen, the information is getting gathered from all the places. The way he talks with his teammates, the way he interacts with coaches, how he acts away from the ice...

He says he could go on and on about these nuances, that he could show his conversation with him when he asked for a meeting as a scout to ask some questions and make an interview, his answers were something he never saw in his life, his complete disrespect to other people was out of this world.

That's why all the connected people in the hockey world are fully aware of this. there's no point to hide this stuff and that's mainly the reason he will slide in the draft.

 

[Monsieur Miz]

Funny how it's always the Russian prospect who has an "attitude problem". Enough with this shit...

 

[Belial]

Funny how it's always the Russian prospect who has an "attitude problem". Enough with this shit...

Look at you throwing a tantrum!

 

[WeThreeKings]

Funny how it's always the Russian prospect who has an "attitude problem". Enough with this shit...

What? There's plenty of players from different backgrounds who get hit with attitude problems.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

OMG. This is the lying season for GMs. Are you really taking Briere at face value?

He has no reason to lie about Michkov...

 

[Vachon23]

Parallel with Kovalev, iconic player whom we haven't replaced since his departure.

I honestly don’t miss him

 

[Vachon23]

I brought this up earlier too. Ya I wonder why Michkov wouldn't want to talk to this guy who apparently is making shit up about him and ruining his image.

His former coach said "I am satisfied with his game, it is clear that Matvei plays with dignity, shows good hockey, he has the right attitude... He is blocking shots… his leadership qualities are visible, which help us in recent games."

There is no legitimate proof that this kid is a douche from what I've seen. This could very well be a ploy by Nikolishin who is apparently the Caps Russian scout in hopes that he falls to him. A recent interview came out with him and Russian posters are saying how he doesn't seem like the diva like how some paint him out to be.

Have you ever heard a coach saying bad thing on his player in public before the draft ?

Would’t take his comment to seriously

 

[BarracudaMtl]

Why is it always so complicated with the MONTREAL CANADIENS ... always trying to invent the wheel at the draft.
The tactic at the number 5 position should be very simple , we take the best available player left . period.
All that crap about Michkov is nonsense.

And the spending resources to move up 1 position.... for what? KK/tkachuk 2.0 again....

 

[Sorinth]

Why is it always so complicated with the MONTREAL CANADIENS ... always trying to invent the wheel at the draft.
The tactic at the number 5 position should be very simple , we take the best available player left . period.
All that crap about Michkov is nonsense.

And the spending resources to move up 1 position.... for what? KK/tkachuk 2.0 again....

It's not complicated, the reason there's so much smoke is because sites want to drive traffic so they'll put out whatever they think will gets people to click on their articles which means Habs related nonsense all day everyday.

 

[Belial]

Why is it always so complicated with the MONTREAL CANADIENS ... always trying to invent the wheel at the draft.
The tactic at the number 5 position should be very simple , we take the best available player left . period.
All that crap about Michkov is nonsense.

And the spending resources to move up 1 position.... for what? KK/tkachuk 2.0 again....

Why is it nonsense? just because you said it?

 

[NORiculous]

I honestly don’t miss him

You are most probably in the minority.

I guess you prefer seeing boring ?

 

[sandviper]

Why is it always so complicated with the MONTREAL CANADIENS ... always trying to invent the wheel at the draft.
The tactic at the number 5 position should be very simple , we take the best available player left . period.
All that crap about Michkov is nonsense.

And the spending resources to move up 1 position.... for what? KK/tkachuk 2.0 again....

FWIW, we have no idea if they are overthinking and galaxy braining the draft. It’s the fans doing it.

They’ve surely have 2-3 players in mind right now and will have their list set after their big meetings this week. They’ve no doubt accounted for changes in order for #2 through #4.

They likely have their DND set as well.

It’s probably pretty simple from their perspective.

 

[BLONG7]

I honestly don’t miss him

The last talented forward we had, ( pre Suzuki ) who actually was a PPG player...........talent up the wazoo...........took over a private box in the Bell Centre so sick kids could go to games.

Yes, there were nights he looked off, but so be it............the guy was reason to watch the games.

Seriously, why would you not miss a guy like that? He loved Montreal...

FWIW, we have no idea if they are overthinking and galaxy braining the draft. It’s the fans doing it.

They’ve surely have 2-3 players in mind right now and will have their list set after their big meetings this week. They’ve no doubt accounted for changes in order for #2 through #4.

They likely have their DND set as well.

It’s probably pretty simple from their perspective.

Exactly..............HuGo has a plan.........

 

[habsfan891]

The thinking behind Mailloux as a trading chip may be coming from Geoff wanting to distance himself further from the controversy his selection generated and not having to continue doing damage control once he dons a Habs jersey. They may be trying to do that now that Mailloux’s value has risen, as per another site, HabsolumentFan.

This added to not wanting to deal with the Michkov hot potato and the Habs apparently hard set on Smith, could explain how Hughes has gone about his quest for a deal, in an aggressive manner.

If Molson is that afraid of controversy we will never win a Stanley cup again what a f***ing coward

 

[NORiculous]

Why is it nonsense? just because you said it?

Unless it is confirmed by another reliable source, I wouldn’t put too much into it. I would say Nikolishine brings enough credibility to investigate it more but that’s it.

If Molson is that afraid of controversy we will never win a Stanley cup again what a f***ing coward

We don’t know if it’s Molson. But I agree that you don’t win by being afraid of controversy.

 

[Vachon23]

You are most probably in the minority.

I guess you prefer seeing boring ?

The last talented forward we had, ( pre Suzuki ) who actually was a PPG player...........talent up the wazoo...........took over a private box in the Bell Centre so sick kids could go to games.

Yes, there were nights he looked off, but so be it............the guy was reason to watch the games.

Seriously, why would you not miss a guy like that? He loved Montreal...

He‘s just not the type of player I like and want in my team, he’s the type of player I like when he’s on an other team and I can just watch his highlight. I just don’t like low motor player

And yes I don’t care if I don’t see highlights goals, the only thing that matter for is if we finish the game with the W. Don’t get me wrong, I want to see creativit, physicalit but I don’t hate a well structure game played at a high pace