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Might give a second breath to Quebec players, seeing how the Q is such a wasteland nowadays
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Might give a second breath to Quebec players, seeing how the Q is such a wasteland nowadays
red devil
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the valiant effort
settle down, bud
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Michkov has logged 21+ min 3 times already. I don’t think Torts is out to get the kid. There really is nothing wrong with having a seat in the press box multiple times a year for any player in their first few seasons.
Yes, only CHL players who haven't signed their ELCs.
red devil
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Yeah I dont see the W being effected too much maybe the odd star prospect.
I read on the mains if the flyers figure he needs a stint in a league other than the NHL he can go right back to KHL and bypass the AHL?
I bet...that he's been trying to communicate with him and coach him since day one of training camp.
red devil
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The deal between SKA and the Flyers has a clause that Michkov can't be send to AHL, it's NHL or KHL.
Well i hope he figures it out in the nhl for the flyers sake
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According to the main board, he already has. He's apparently already better than Bedard.
Honestly, I saw someone qualify his game against the Habs as very good. I had to double check if he really wrote that because he was complete ass during that game. A lot of posters here are unreliable.
Man if he was drafted by the habs and followed the exact same trajectory it would be disgusting here. Coach is ruining him, turning him into a grinder, possibly xenophobic etc. Cant say I'm sad to see the cult of michkov humbled a bit.
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Didn't Torts say openly that they also have a development plan? So yes maybe it's not as explicit as Anaheim, but I don't see how it's bad for development if your rookie, who is not playing well at 5v5, would sit one game in the pressbox.
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Torts said Michkov is fine on the PP but has a lot to learn about 5 on 5 hockey and how to play outside offensive zone
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Can someone explain to me how this works?
It sounds like the ncaa is opening its doors to more talent but this tweet suggests that the best chl programs will get an even bigger boost from this?
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Players won't lose NCAA eligibility by playing in the CHL, so top prospect kind of get to pick and choose whatever they feel is best for them without committing their entire junior career on this single choice.
MarkovsKnee
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Man, Sens really suck on the road. They're 1-5-0. They're now 7th in Atlantic / 13th in Conference.
Buffalo destroyed NYR tonight. Great work!
Buffalo destroyed NYR tonight. Great work!
HuGort
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Flyers win over Tampa we now dead last in East. Nashville is last in league but you know they are better than that. Martone or Misa is looking better and better
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I think you have it 100% wrong, actually.
Slafkovsky had 10pts in his rookies season, he had every excuse imaginable doled out for his (lack of) production. Use the same lens and apply the same standards:
It would be the same for Michkov if he were a Hab, and rest assured it'll be the same for Demidov. Any decison made will be the right decision. If he underperforms: it's fine he is a rookie and learning the things that lead to production. If he over-performers: it shows how well the Habs have planned it. If he gets scratched: it's fine he is a rookie who needs breaks and to grow into his body. If he plays heavy minutes: it shows how special he is at a young age. If he's sent to the AHL it's to learn the game, if he's kept up in the NHL its' because the AHL is not where you learn the game. If he eats big hits: it's fine, he's learning. If he avoids physical play: it's fine, he's young and that aspect will come. If he doesn't track back: he is relying on his strengths. If he tracks back but doesn't produce as much: he's mature and playing a playoff-style 200ft game.
Very very very obvious trend.
The only people getting humbled are Habs cultists who root for Michkov's downfall (like they root against Shane Wright, Frank Nazar, and other nearly-Habs). Michkov's doing as good as anybody could expect from him.
