F Macklin Celebrini (2024, 1st, SJS)

[Kshahdoo]

Let's see how Demidov will play vs professional next season...

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Let's see how Demidov will play vs professional next season...

I mean he won't go 1OA regardless.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I mean he won't go 1OA regardless.

Probably, but not because he's worse.

 

[kyle44]

Michkov was younger than Celebrini, the tournament was tougher, and Matvei scored 12 goals in 7 games while Celibrini has 3 goals in 5 games...

Celebrini is 6'0, a centre, has a very solid two way game, explosive skating and an elite shot. There is a very real chance that he will end up a better NHL player than Michkov. I could care less about U-18 goals.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Celebrini is 6'0, a centre, has a very solid two way game, explosive skating and an elite shot. There is a very real chance that he will end up a better NHL player than Michkov. I could care less about U-18 goals.

Elite shot and 3 goals in 5 games. Michkov with his not-that-elite shot scored 12 goals in 7 games...

 

[Patmac40]

Elite shot and 3 goals in 5 games. Michkov with his not-that-elite shot scored 12 goals in 7 games...

Yes, elite shot. Just because Michkov had more goals in his tournament doesn't magically mean Celebrini doesn't have an elite shot. Auston Matthews 'only' had 5 goals in 7 games in his u18 tournament, I think we can all agree he has had an elite shot ever since he was a prospect.

He's basically been a goal per game player in his past 4 seasons. He's a sniper but has excellent playmaking abilities as well, ergo the higher assist total in the u18s while playing with a guy who can score like Matthew Wood.

 

[kyle44]

Elite shot and 3 goals in 5 games. Michkov with his not-that-elite shot scored 12 goals in 7 games...

Very sound reasoning here. Try watching a game.

 

[Lavar Ball]

Demidov is still the best 2023 IMO, this kid is an absolute monster though

 

[Mathieukferland]

Demidov is still the best 2023 IMO, this kid is an absolute monster though

I don’t know a lot about him outside of what I see on YouTube, how would you describe him in comparison to Celebrini and Eiserman

 

[Lavar Ball]

I don’t know a lot about him outside of what I see on YouTube, how would you describe him in comparison to Celebrini and Eiserman

They are all elite of course - and it's still so early so my opinion does not mean much at this point.

But from what I have seen, Demidov just jumps off the page as the most creative and dynamic offensive player of the three. His shot probably isn't on par with the other two, but his hands, skating, and playmaking ability are all superior IMO. He's really special

Maybe not as explosive a skater as Celebrini, but he is more elusive

 

[Mathieukferland]

Wow

 

[WarriorofTime]

Very worthy first overall candidate. Terrific player.

 

[Jukurit]

I think Celebrini was Canada's best player against Sweden. Only Canadian player who looked like he was trying to win.

 

[Garl]

Elite shot and 3 goals in 5 games. Michkov with his not-that-elite shot scored 12 goals in 7 games...

Somebody said that Michkov doesnt have an elite shot? Or you made it up?

 

[Gliff]

Michkov was younger than Celebrini, the tournament was tougher, and Matvei scored 12 goals in 7 games while Celibrini has 3 goals in 5 games...

Are you Michkovs mom? Lol. Every post I see you make is about him lol.

 

[Gold Standard]

Are you Michkovs mom? Lol. Every post I see you make is about him lol.

Nothing else to talk about that's why. pretty bleak situation over there.

Celebrini is my pick for 10A. I'm digging the original name as well.

 

[Gliff]

Nothing else to talk about that's why. pretty bleak situation over there.

Celebrini is my pick for 10A. I'm digging the original name as well.

He is in the Ducks board saying the people that are concerned with him not coming over are listening to the American propaganda. It’s a trip.

 

[Gold Standard]

He is in the Ducks board saying the people that are concerned with him not coming over are listening to the American propaganda. It’s a trip.

I should venture over to the Ducks board to have a good chuckle.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Are you Michkovs mom? Lol. Every post I see you make is about him lol.

Yeah, speaking about insulting people...

 

[Gliff]

Yeah, speaking about insulting people...

It’s a joke buddy. Smile.

 

[Dominance]

It’s a joke buddy. Smile.

Banned in Russia.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Just scored an amazing OT winner.

Button keeps comparing him to Toews but he has more finesse in his game.

 

[Mathieukferland]

Just scored an amazing OT winner.

Button keeps comparing him to Toews but he has more finesse in his game.

Brayden point? MacKinnon I think is too lofty a comparison but he does have that galloping stride in full flight like MacKinnon

 

[WarriorofTime]

Only on HFboards is a comparison to Toews viewed as underselling.

 

[Gliff]

Only on HFboards is a comparison to Toews viewed as underselling.

Only Toews gets overrated while never being a top 10 forward in the NHL.

Also stop acting like he said Toews is underselling. It’s underselling his finesse.