It’s most-definitely Habs bias, Michkov is the superior talent. I would be shocked if Demidov comes into the NHL as a 19 year old and scores more than half what Michkov will this year, absolutely in different tiers offensively.
they are definitely not in absolute different tiers in offensive talent. Have you watched a full demidov game lately? He is awesome. I think he is more offensively talented than celebrini.
Regarding Michkov comparison....
This is gonna be Malkin/Ovechkin all over again. Both players have 100 pt NHL potential.
So it's a matter of preference.
Michkov is high iq, positionally sound, plays grittier, better natural scorer.
Demidov better stickhandler, wizard passer, flash and style through the roof.
I still wish Briere succeeded in trading for the 4th pick last draft, so both Demidov/Michkov are in Philly.
But these guys are both potential superstars and it remains to be seen who will have the better NHL career. I suspect it will be like Ovi or Malkin?....strawberry or chocolate? Paul or John?