Official 2023 NHL Draft Thread

[CutOnDime97]

 

[FatTugboatFlahr]

I know it’s impossible, but can anyone give me their best Michkov comparison?

Doesn’t even have to be based on skilllset, but what is his most likely ceiling.

 

[CutOnDime97]

 

[Rebels57]

That name is a non-starter anywhere in the Draft.

 

[bauer]

I know it’s impossible, but can anyone give me their best Michkov comparison?

Doesn’t even have to be based on skilllset, but what is his most likely ceiling.

i've seen Kaprizov's name mentioned as a comparable.

 

[trostol]

imma get a jump on it now...how should I feel about who we may or may not pick lol

 

[CutOnDime97]

I know it’s impossible, but can anyone give me their best Michkov comparison?

Doesn’t even have to be based on skilllset, but what is his most likely ceiling.

Elite Prospects says shades of Kucherov and Marchand

 

[Gregor Samsa]

My stomach would drop if the 6th pick was made and Michkov was still there. I would take him, risks and all, but that’s easy to say as a fan with no skin in the game. With the war and the Flyers Russian goalie prospect, I’d imagine they’re wary. It would be interesting to see what they’d do. I’m glad it isn’t my job to make these types of calls

 

[Larry44]

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

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If Flyers somehow draft Smith and Reinbacher in the first round, they did real f***ing good.

 

[Larry44]

If Flyers somehow draft Smith and Reinbacher in the first round, they did real f***ing good.

I know, the vagaries of these simulations, eh. Most of the time you get a choice of Benson, Leonard, Moore, Dvorsky or one of the D.

 

[RANKKA]

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[FLYguy3911]

Remember what wins in the playoffs.

 

[Hockeypete49]

I know, the vagaries of these simulations, eh. Most of the time you get a choice of Benson, Leonard, Moore, Dvorsky or one of the D.

For me at 7 a Leonard or Barlow pick would be awesome.

 

[Sombastate]

Man if we get Smith I will be absolutely Devastated. I said it a few days ago, but I personally believe he has bust written all over him.

Realistically I'm rooting for Michkov, Benson, Leonard, Dvorsky, Moore in that order

 

[Unger9]

If Montreal takes Reinbacher I'll start getting excited because Arizona would probably take Leonard. I'm not as sure that it's as likely to go in the inverse of that. If Montreal takes Leonard, Arizona is probably more likely to take Michkov, but who knows, Arizona needs a D

I can definitely seeing Arizona being quite hesitant about the Michkov situation.. because if there is concern about pulling him to the NHL.. what worse franchise to convince him to come over than themselves? and the talk of MTL being concerned about Michkov seems very real

 

[Tripod]

Not sure if posted yet...Button's top 32. Now this is a list of who he thinks the best guys will be in 5 years, not how he thinks the draft unfolds. Sale a #7


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[ValeriKamensky]

Andrey Nikolishin told how Matvey Michkov is evaluated in the NHL.

According to experts, the Russian forward is seen as a contender for the choice in the top 5 in the NHL draft.

“For me, he is first or second in terms of skill [in the draft].

But in terms of character, in relation to teammates, coaching staff, management, fans - the person has now fallen very low in the eyes of all scouts, all managers. It has nothing to do with tragedy.

The information is collected about the player - about how he talks with partners, how he communicates with coaches, how he behaves off the ice. So Matvey…

You can reveal many nuances. I can show the chat when I wanted to meet him and, being a scout, ask a few questions, do an interview, how he answers.

I have never seen such disrespect for other people in my life, ”said Andrey Nikolishin, a former forward of the Russian national team.

Nikolishin said it on a live stream on YouTube channel “Skolzky led”. As a Rus citizen I can confirm that Nikolishin one of the most adequate experts in Rus hockey, he never makes a “black PR”

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[Rebels57]

For me at 7 a Leonard or Barlow pick would be awesome.

Barlow at 7? Do we really need another straight-line shoot-first one-tricky pony?

Andrey Nikolishin told how Matvey Michkov is evaluated in the NHL.

According to experts, the Russian forward is seen as a contender for the choice in the top 5 in the NHL draft.

“For me, he is first or second in terms of skill [in the draft].

But in terms of character, in relation to teammates, coaching staff, management, fans - the person has now fallen very low in the eyes of all scouts, all managers. It has nothing to do with tragedy.

The information is collected about the player - about how he talks with partners, how he communicates with coaches, how he behaves off the ice. So Matvey…

You can reveal many nuances. I can show the chat when I wanted to meet him and, being a scout, ask a few questions, do an interview, how he answers.

I have never seen such disrespect for other people in my life, ”said Andrey Nikolishin, a former forward of the Russian national team.

Nikolishin said it on a live stream on YouTube channel “Skolzky led”. As a Rus citizen I can confirm that Nikolishin one of the most adequate experts in Rus hockey, he never makes a “black PR”

- YouTube

Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

www.youtube.com

Could he be tasked with putting out information like this so Michkov drops to a team like Washington?

 

[Larry44]

For me at 7 a Leonard or Barlow pick would be awesome.

I picked Dvorsky just for fun, in one simulation I got Carlsson and Reinbacher!

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I picked Dvorsky just for fun, in one simulation I got Carlsson and Reinbacher! View attachment 717873

Now that shit's impossible.

 

[ValeriKamensky]

Could he be tasked with putting out information like this so Michkov drops to a team like Washington?

No I think it’s impossible. At least I heard the same things before, from employees of organization Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. Michkov started his career in their hockey school. And to be honest I don’t think scouts of Flyers or Canadiens watch russian hockey show

 

[Columbus Hockey Dad]

Andrey Nikolishin told how Matvey Michkov is evaluated in the NHL.

According to experts, the Russian forward is seen as a contender for the choice in the top 5 in the NHL draft.

“For me, he is first or second in terms of skill [in the draft].

But in terms of character, in relation to teammates, coaching staff, management, fans - the person has now fallen very low in the eyes of all scouts, all managers. It has nothing to do with tragedy.

The information is collected about the player - about how he talks with partners, how he communicates with coaches, how he behaves off the ice. So Matvey…

You can reveal many nuances. I can show the chat when I wanted to meet him and, being a scout, ask a few questions, do an interview, how he answers.

I have never seen such disrespect for other people in my life, ”said Andrey Nikolishin, a former forward of the Russian national team.

Nikolishin said it on a live stream on YouTube channel “Skolzky led”. As a Rus citizen I can confirm that Nikolishin one of the most adequate experts in Rus hockey, he never makes a “black PR”

- YouTube

Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

www.youtube.com

I have not heard this anywhere. I've listened to a lot of scout interviews and they all say that Michkov is extremely dedicated to the game of hockey and has a desperate desire to win. To the point where his teammates had to help him with calming down. Sounds like a very young kid who needs to mature, but sounds like a winner to me. If he's there, we should 100% be taking him.

 

[Curufinwe]

That name is a non-starter anywhere in the Draft.

Is it Grak-in or Grace-in? Or maybe the r is silent.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Not sure if posted yet...Button's top 32. Now this is a list of who he thinks the best guys will be in 5 years, not how he thinks the draft unfolds. Sale a #7


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Full list. Not sure you can take much from it, but historically the Flyers board has been eerily similar to his. I don't remember what he thought of Farabee, but every 1st pick going back to Morin, he was pretty much the high man on. I think he's buddies with Dennis Patterson.

Craig's List: Plenty of intrigue surrounding Matvei Michkov ahead of NHL Draft | TSN

Connor Bedard is the runaway favourite to be taken first overall by the Blackhawks on June 28 in Nashville but don’t be surprised if Matvei Michkov ends up being the biggest talking point.

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