Epic Calder Battle in 2024-25 Season

[JoeThorntonsRooster]

Of course. If you watch Celebrini only... Btw out of 3 points Celebrini scored vs Kings one was a secondary assist that didn't count. Another one was a PP goal that didn't count. So he scored the same 1 goal as Michkov.

Agreed. But he still has a 5-2 lead over Michkov in points that actually count (5-on-5 primary points) so we’re happy with it.

 

[sensfan4lifee]

I honestly prefer Michkov over Celebrini, I don't really care about a 19 year old winger playing a 200 foot game, his offense is just superior and hes just a better player than Celebrini

 

[StrawHatEklund]

Agreed. But he still has a 5-2 lead over Michkov in points that actually count (5-on-5 primary points) so we’re happy with it.

In 8 less games as well. He’s doing alright.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Celebrini looks great ; still Michkov

 

[Kshahdoo]

Agreed. But he still has a 5-2 lead over Michkov in points that actually count (5-on-5 primary points) so we’re happy with it.

Michkov actually has 4+4 ES points. 1 of them is OT winner, one of them is 4 vs 4, others are 5 vs 5. So he's ahead of Celebrini.

 

[Tw1ster]

Many teams seemed to get brain freeze during that draft. The best prospect on the board? Nah, gimme someone else instead please.

It’s bizarre to me that people think this is actually what happened and not that MM very likely told teams not to draft him in the pre draft interviews

 

[Stewie Griffin]

It’s bizarre to me that people think this is actually what happened and not that MM very likely told teams not to draft him in the pre draft interviews

I know there's rumours everywhere but I doubt he actually told them not to draft him. Likely just didn't give off much interest, which sways teams away considering this pick means ALOT after a years worth of losing, low attendance games, etc. Look at it in Grier's perspective, it was his first real draft as GM, the team was in shambles, Michkov wasn't interested to interview much, was under contract for a few more years at the time, and Smith was still sitting there after having a great U18 season. Obviously Michkov's talent is straight unquestionable, and with retrospect the contract didn't play out, but atleast on draft day that's how a few teams viewed it.

With all that said, it's going to be fun to compare Michkov, Celebrini, and even Bedard moving forward. 3 amazing talents. I'm happy my team has Celebrini, and I'm sure Flyers/Hawks fans feel the same with their guys.

Where would you guys rank Edvinsson so far if he was eligible? He would be if he played one less game last year.

Hard to say. As unfair as it is he probably wouldn't really be in the convo given the offense shown from some of the other guys, and the unreal play from Wolf. It's hard for defenseman to win a lot of awards, and as he's not really an offensive guy with this rookie class looking very strong, he'd be on the outside looking in.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Excellent race

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

It’s bizarre to me that people think this is actually what happened and not that MM very likely told teams not to draft him in the pre draft interviews

Only the Coyotes . The rest flubbed it all on their own . But sure try to give excuses to the rest . Being Russian / the KHL contract was certainly a factor though

 

[Dion TheFluff]

Excellent race

Wolf, Celebrini, Michkov, and Stankoven are all worthy candidates!

 

[Rebels57]

Michkov should have had 2 tap-ins for primary assists last night. He's lost at least 5 primary assists this season due to his teammates shitting the bed.