Michkov vs Demidov
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Yea well put, Michkov IQ is just unmatched, Demidov's raw skills and physical profile are more impressive but Michkov just processes the game at such a high level.
And I think Demidov is probably the top dog in 2023 at the moment
And I think Demidov is probably the top dog in 2023 at the moment
Michkov is on another level… that is as if we say Fantili is better than Bedard because he is bigger and a faster skater…
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Demidov may rely too much on being able to simply out-talent guys right now but boy is it fun. He’s so smooth and confident and there’s a calmness to how easily he makes high-difficulty plays look.
Not saying he’s better than Michkov…I trust others to make that comp. But I have all day to watch Demidov highlights.
For those who are plugged in - is there a path for Demidov to be a center (eventually) or have we just been running with an early narrative that is simply factually incorrect and he’s yet another uber-talented natural winger?
Not saying he’s better than Michkov…I trust others to make that comp. But I have all day to watch Demidov highlights.
For those who are plugged in - is there a path for Demidov to be a center (eventually) or have we just been running with an early narrative that is simply factually incorrect and he’s yet another uber-talented natural winger?
He plays center position sometimes but naturally he's a winger. At least right now.
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Michkov is still the guy who scored a million goals at the Under-18s and was pacing to do something similar at the Under-20s before it got cancelled.
He has done nothing since then that should change the perception as he put up good production in the second best league in the world. It feels like his (re: Russia’s) absence has kinda made people sour on him while he’s been “away” in the sense of not playing in IIHF events but I think people are overthinking it a bit. More and more I’m seeing this idea that he is a bad skater which appears to have come out of nowhere.
He has done nothing since then that should change the perception as he put up good production in the second best league in the world. It feels like his (re: Russia’s) absence has kinda made people sour on him while he’s been “away” in the sense of not playing in IIHF events but I think people are overthinking it a bit. More and more I’m seeing this idea that he is a bad skater which appears to have come out of nowhere.
Love both, but Michkov seems to have that knack for creating and capitalizing on scoring chances that few have. There's a reason he's set the mark at every level in goals and points since he was 15.
Demidov is also elite and will do great things, but it's hard not to choose Michkov at this point. Thoughts?
Demidov is also elite and will do great things, but it's hard not to choose Michkov at this point. Thoughts?
Michkov scores twice as many goals because he's twice the goal scorer. Stats aren't everything of course, but such huge gaps usually only have one explanation.
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I've obviously watched Michkov more, but Demidov strikes me as a guy who's too skilled for his own good. Like Ilya Kovalchuk.
Demi is 3rd behind Eiserman and Celebrini.
And as far as "better skater" that's debatable, Demi is faster, sure, but Michkov is flawless with his edges and has great first step acceleration. I'll give edge to Demi.
Stick handling/puck control without a doubt goes to Michkov. Overall it's Michkov by a mile.
So... because you're wrong and no one agrees with you, "I doubt anyone but me has watched Demidov play".
Demidov is at least on par with Michkov as a stickhandler. The kid will be the best stickhandler in the NHL, mark my words. But stickhandling isn't everything in hockey, otherwise Kovalev would be the best player ever...
In another thread a poster wrote something to the effect of: The difference between Michkov and Demidov is, Michkov enters the zone, beats the defender, gets in on the goalie and scores. Demidov enters the zone, beats the defender, gets in on the goalie and the goalie makes the save.
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kp61c
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he is. reminds me of Malkin stylistically. also Michkov is selfish to the point of lookng ridiculous sometimes.
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kp61c
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Kind of reminds me of a smaller version of Ovi v Malkin. Demidov carries the puck more and dangles around more, but Ovi was always able to score more goals and be THE MAN on his team. Just my gut opinion, both are awesome
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No and no
He's not even remotely close the playmaker Michkov is. Have you even watched these guys play? At this point I think you're intentionally trolling
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