possibly, but possibly because it had been so long since we saw that highly skilled Russian (since Ovie as you say).... if Demidov was 2023 and Michkov 2024 it probably wouldve just been reversed.Ya he’ll def get super hyped now that he’s a hab, but prior to draft I didn’t think they got the same type of hype.
I could be off, but I felt like michkov was hyped as the best Russian prospect since ovie…. Didn’t feel that way about Demidov hype
Whatever the case, I do believe both will be top talents int he league. Michkov more in an Ovie mold, Demidov a Panarin/Kucherov (obviously not saying theyll ever be as good, but definitely possible).
I do think Verbeek and Davidson made a big mistake just as Hughes did last year, but Anaheim already have enough talent up front anyway. If Sennecke becomes a very skilled 6'3 winger, he should compliment Carlsson or Gauthier very well. I wouldve taken Buium after having traded Dysdale, personally. But what do I know?