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

[BenchBrawl]

Intriguing, unpredictable draft.

At this point most of us said our piece.

Let the dominoes fall where they may.

 

[26Mats]

Intriguing, unpredictable draft.

At this point most of us said our piece.

Let the dominoes fall where they may.

Interesting to see who mise o jeu thinks we have the best odds of drafting.


Not that they know what they're talking about, since at the beginning of June they had Will Smith the favorite, and now he's 4th most likely.

At best odds they have Michkov and Reinbacher tied.
Their most likely list:
1. Michkov or Reinbacher, tie
3. Leonard
4. Smith
5. Dvorsky
6. Benson
7. Carlsson

 

[Jack Skellington]

Interesting to see who mise o jeu thinks we have the best odds of drafting.


Not that they know what they're talking about, since at the beginning of June they had Will Smith the favorite, and now he's 4th most likely.

At best odds they have Michkov and Reinbacher tied.
Their most likely list:
1. Michkov or Reinbacher, tie
3. Leonard
4. Smith
5. Dvorsky
6. Benson
7. Carlsson

Talk about Smith being SJ pick and touring their facility making it more clear he won't get to 5.

 

[HabbyGuy]

Interesting to see who mise o jeu thinks we have the best odds of drafting.


Not that they know what they're talking about, since at the beginning of June they had Will Smith the favorite, and now he's 4th most likely.

At best odds they have Michkov and Reinbacher tied.
Their most likely list:
1. Michkov or Reinbacher, tie
3. Leonard
4. Smith
5. Dvorsky
6. Benson
7. Carlsson

Why Carlsson so low, is it because he'll highly unlikely be available?

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Talk about Smith being SJ pick and touring their facility making it more clear he won't get to 5.

The craziest scenario would be Columbus going with Smith.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Why Carlsson so low, is it because he'll highly unlikely be available?

Yes.

 

[Jack Skellington]

Carlsson would have been perfect scenario for us. Exactly what we need. Fk wish we tanked a little bit harder. I actually would go hard for the 3rd pick but he's perfect for CLB as well. Hopefully he had a bad interview or something.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Interesting to see who mise o jeu thinks we have the best odds of drafting.


Not that they know what they're talking about, since at the beginning of June they had Will Smith the favorite, and now he's 4th most likely.

At best odds they have Michkov and Reinbacher tied.
Their most likely list:
1. Michkov or Reinbacher, tie
3. Leonard
4. Smith
5. Dvorsky
6. Benson
7. Carlsson

Aren't they adjusting the odds based on the bets to protect their margin?

 

[Schooner Guy]

Zibanejad type center it appears

He also might not be a center at the NHL level. Zegras is a common comparable in terms of style.

 

[26Mats]

Aren't they adjusting the odds based on the bets to protect their margin?

That has to be one factor

Why Carlsson so low, is it because he'll highly unlikely be available?

I think so.

 

[salbutera]

Elliott Friedman is reporting that the teams drafting above the Washington Capitals ...picks 1--7...are unable to speak to Matvei Michkov. Supposedly, he is deliberately shunning these teams (which includes the Habs) in order to be drafted by the Capitals.
Jarogmir Jaeger did the same thing at the time in order to play with Mario Lemieux and the Penguins.

Friedman has never stated this - latest 32-podcasts, he says teams are having a difficult time setting up interviews and have so the entire KHL season. He continues, word in NHL circles, MM might be trying to choose his destination - never gets into specifics about location.

It was Jeff Marek who speculated he believes (as he’s done from the get go) MM ends up w Caps because he’ll be passed over in the first 7-picks

 

[BenchBrawl]

If he's pulling a Jagr, well, would you have picked Jagr at 1-4 in retrospect, despite his attempt to choose his team?

I know I would.

And Michkov is a Jagr-level prospect.

 

[Schooner Guy]

You're a smart guy, don't give these clowns a penny, they are no more qualified than a significant portion of HF posters. I am actually considering starting my own, so make sure to give me some of your hard earned money as well.

There are some good ones and there are some bad ones. I know which ones not to subscribe to. Let me know when your guide's available.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

He's well connected but he says many things on his ''30'' and sometimes none of them happen in several weeks. He's good at getting the trade itself first but as for rumours sometimes , not that much

Imo, he’s no better than Eklund when it comes to rumours. Very similar to Dreger.

 

[Habs Halifax]

If we stay at 5 and Michkov is the one left, and we don't take him... Gorton/Hughes are going to derail their positive movement with our youth rebuild because "not taking Michkov" will haunt them for years. A distraction that lasts for 5+ years.

Yeah, Michkov could not come or disappoint but who's really going to bet a lot of money he won't sign in the NHL after his KHL deal and he's a disappointing prospect? Who's betting big money on that? I wouldn't

As far as Michkov telling teams who he will have an interview with.... Has there been a report saying he told the Habs he wouldn't? Didn't notice any

 

[Schooner Guy]

Ovechkin will be 41 by the time Michkov’s KHL contract is up. Why not make his own legacy somewhere?

Ovi might be in the Hall of Fame by the time Michkov finally makes it over.

 

[Schooner Guy]

"If we stay at 5 and Michkov is the one left, and we don't take him..."

Everyone has to take another shot in the "if we don't take Michkov..." drinking game!

I have a feeling I'm going to be hammered on a Monday morning.

 

[phillytennis]

« There’s no actual source to say he’s being selective about where he wants to go. »

True...but why would he say in advance of the draft where exactly he wants to go....
The year Jagr was drafted, he didn't say where he wanted to be drafted....but we learned afterwards that the Pittsburgh Penguins were the only team he wanted to play with because of Mario Lemieux.

 

[TCIH]

I really like Zach Benson. Would love to see him in the CH, though I guess Ryan Leonard is more likely assuming Bedard/Fantilli/Carlsson are off the board.

 

[phillytennis]

Talk about Smith being SJ pick and touring their facility making it more clear he won't get to 5.

Yea...that true...but a month ago...the talk was that the San Jose Sharks were interested in selecting Michkov...
Things change, when the GM Mike Greer was unable to reach Michkov...Michkov was in avoidance mode regarding some teams.

 

[phillytennis]

The craziest scenario would be Columbus going with Smith.

If that happens...simple...San Jose would pick Carlsson.

 

[phillytennis]

Carlsson would have been perfect scenario for us. Exactly what we need. Fk wish we tanked a little bit harder. I actually would go hard for the 3rd pick but he's perfect for CLB as well. Hopefully he had a bad interview or something.

Hopefully...Carlsson's stuttering bothers Columbus and SanJose enough that they avoid picking him...but I highly doubt that scenario takes place.

 

[Vachon23]

Hopefully...Carlsson's stuttering bothers Columbus and SanJose enough that they avoid picking him...but I highly doubt that scenario takes place.

If they is one market that is stuttering could bother (what would be extremely dumb), I think it would be more MTL then SJ/CBS

 

[Rapala]

If we stay at 5 and Michkov is the one left, and we don't take him... Gorton/Hughes are going to derail their positive movement with our youth rebuild because "not taking Michkov" will haunt them for years. A distraction that lasts for 5+ years.

Yeah, Michkov could not come or disappoint but who's really going to bet a lot of money he won't sign in the NHL after his KHL deal and he's a disappointing prospect? Who's betting big money on that? I wouldn't

As far as Michkov telling teams who he will have an interview with.... Has there been a report saying he told the Habs he wouldn't? Didn't notice any

This is funny. I would suggest the complete opposite is far more likely. If we do take him and he busts has attitude or doesn't even come over the fan base will be furious. This tank job and draft is supposed to put our rebuild into high gear. With all the talent still available we can't mess this up. The majority of people here have already come to terms with we may not pick him. If we don't there are reasons. "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
Matvei Michkov may just be that. "two in the bush" In three years from now fans will be more focused on what we do have and not what we don't have.
There will always be that group who will whine and bring it up but realistically the general population will treat it like a player who got traded. Out of sight out of mind. I take it you will be part of the former.

 

[Koivu11]

Bob McKenzie confirms multiple clubs have scheduled interviews with Michkov in Nashville next week.