Our entire fanbase wanted the guy and because all the idiot homers on internet who dont watch a single out of town game of hockey started talking smack we all get called idiots now , we aren't the ones making the picks either !
Cut us some slack here
I think Montreal takes the most flack because their franchise's media bangs the 2nd loudest drum in the league. First is sportsnet. Or to use their true name Leafsnet. While both markets have a massive influence on hockey media narratives, they also both have massive vocal fan bases with many voices. While I think most know the opinion of some is not the opinion of all, people react towards the entire general Habs pie even if they should only be targeting a slice of said habs pie.
The Habs should have taken Michkov, but in my opinion the Franchise that should be getting more questions on their decision to pass is actually the Sharks. Unlike the Flyers who decided to hang out in playoff range last season, the sharks were destined to be buns. I am not saying I don't think Will Smith will be good, but If anyone could have benefited most from taking Michkov and even waiting the full 3 years, it would have been the sharks. Just imagine an offense of Eklund, Michkov, Celebrini, Martone, and McKenna. That sounds like a potential offensive Dynasty does it not? The sharks should be getting more heat from fans and media for thier decision, but it seems like everyone only ever hears about the Habs decision. This is likely due to the elements mentioned in the first paragraph, but still