The Montreal Canadiens Should Be VERY Excited About This Pick!

[@finalguildis]

Just so everyone knows. Kucherov, kaprizov, panarin all had way worse numbers than demidov in the mhl! Hes going to be so good

[@TheScazighino]

As someone who has back/disc problems: I think they lucked out to get Damidov

[@russell-di8js]

DemiGod is a Hab

[@louisfelixpage9589]

lets gooo !!! Trop content d'être un fan du Canadien de Montréal : D

[@fckinvandoos]

The kid personnality seems on the spot too

[@glaframb]

Demidov or Liindstrom ? That is a question habs did not have to ask themself because the question was answered by Don Waddell and the Columbus Blue Jackets who picked the 6'3" Cayden Lindstrom ! They choose size over pure offensive talent.

[@4u2nvHock3y]

It's like asking would you rather Kaprizov or Dach?

[@cromagnoneightyseven6951]

roy-dach-demidov would be the best second line we ever had. slaflovski-suzuki-caulfield . we have finally a top 6 to reckon with!

[@matthewcolitti8456]

hes way better than Michkov

[@michaelmorris3239]

No he's not

[@cromagnoneightyseven6951]

​@@michaelmorris3239 Demidov is a line driver, he's playing chess move ahead of everyone else. Bedard, Crosby, intelligence. He will instantly make everyone around him better. Michkov is a cherry picker like Kovalchuk was in his starting years . Demidov isn't. Demidov is as good at defence, stealing pucks. Michkov dosen't understand that notion. Will Michkov humble himself like Kovalchuk did? I don't think so. Philadelphia has a place called little russia and with michkov tied often with gangsters and Mafia i'm glad we didn't took him. Michkov talent is undeniable he is a clutch performer, but no where close what Demidov can bring in the three zones. Demidov is too a clutch performer. Shades of Patrick Kane/Kucherov. Michkov is more Kovalchuk but without the speed. so a great shot.

[@rickmartin4886]

@@michaelmorris3239 Where are your friends?

[@VoIcanoman]

Lindstrom was always a no-go; plenty of insiders confirmed that if he was available at #4, Columbus would take him. He was their man for months. So the dual questions were: 1) what would Anaheim do?; and 2) would Hughes take Demidov over Iginla (who we all knew was a player the team was EXTREMELY interested in)? Anaheim went off the board, and that's fine. Maybe the pick pays off for them, although I cannot imagine a world in which Sennecke outperforms Demidov. As for the Iginla vs. Demidov debate, I think both are top-line talents, at minimum, in the NHL. Demidov is the playmaker, Iginla is the shooter; but I do think Demidov's ceiling is quite a bit higher than Iginla's. So for me, while I _really_ wanted Tij, with Demidov on the board at #5, there's no way I would pass him over.

[@FrançoisRacicot-u4d]

Demidov or Iginla, I think you can’t go wrong with either of them. I tend to believe that Iginla might be more valuable during playoffs but, for sur, Demidov will spectacular to watch.

[@randylavoy6196]

Demidov has a very high ceiling. With the proper lineages...he could be a star in the N.H.L. ....We will see how he fits in and how he develops. He looks like a winner ..!!❤

[@GeoffEuverman]

will not could

[@curtissmith5757]

Imagine if they had both michkov and Demidov

[@damsquare-nh4md]

Then they wouldn't have Reinbacher. 🤷🏼

[@Darule514]

They've been unstoppable

[@Albert12324]

We need a good defense. Look at Edmonton. They still haven't won a cup with Draisaitl and McDavid. Picking Reinbacher last year was the right choice imo.

[@zackashby9741]

then they'd be hurting bad at RHD

[@nucks4life11]

The Habs are gonna be very scary, very soon.

[@TheBluelineHockey]

Did the Habs make the right pick? Should they have taken a centre like Cayden Lindstrom instead?

[@sanaon7453]

Hell yeah!

[@thehitstorychannel]

He is good, but maybe Lindstrom was a better fit. Their center depth needs work.

[@glaframb]

@@thehitstorychannel True ! Demidov throw a wrench in Habs plans but when a top line talent shows up ! You pick him ! Caulfield might end up on the second line when Demidov hit full speed ahead. That is not a bad thing as it seems . Caufield might use the shadow behind Demidov to craft himself a pretty good NHL Careers. 40+ goal on a second line is not shabby at all.

[@elvisisalive2716]

how on earth would they take a player , picked one spot ahead? lol , you must be AI

[@LSCryptoFormation]

@@elvisisalive2716 so true what a dumb question lol

[@muslimcatpfp]

I might be the biggest dumbass on earth because I bought a slafkovsky jersey and I love him but all this time I 100% thought he was a right winger and Ive checked his hockey db like 20 times this year

[@SamaelBDS]

You are right, he was originally a left winger and Caufield was a Right Winger. But Caufield prefers playing on the left so him and Slaf switched positions and it has been working great for them so now Slaf is a Right Winger

[@michaelbury1941]

@@SamaelBDSI think they only switch for the pp?

[@SamaelBDS]

@@michaelbury1941 yeah I just went to double check and turns out I was both right and very wrong. They indeed do play on the opposite side of their natural position, it's just that I was wrong about what that original position of theirs was lol. Caufield is naturally a left winger and Slaf is a right winger but they only play at their default position while on the power play.

[@guysmith1365]

Habs could of had Kucherov for a 2nd rounder.

[@007Hutchings]

Oh god every decent prospect Montreal has the fans believe every single one is gonna be super duper!!! It’s actually really cute like when my child would get excited over a new hot wheels car 😂

[@yanicrobertson1359]

I 100% wanted the DemiGod

[@Saku2Suzuki]

Calling either one of these young men "generational talent"... calm yourself down.

[@nicolastomas8436]

Demidov isn’t a bad skater lol

[@thenextpoetician6328]

Hey man, you sound like an AI generated narrator ...

[@TheBluelineHockey]

LOL, I don’t even know if thats a compliment or insult at this point.

[@ginopalourde4120]

No.

[@thenextpoetician6328]

@@TheBluelineHockey Don't worry - you sound better than I do. It's just that I've come across a bunch with 100 subs, and cookie cutter presentation style. Glad to hear you're flesh and bone though. :)

[@tuttifrutti2229]

I think when people see michkov plays they will see he has a litle something demidov does not have. hard to pinpoint it but his offensive iq seems off the chart

[@Extasei]

Saw a video of 16 minutes of Demidov highlights yesterday and the guy has some serious vison, IQ, hands and skate like a godamn figure skater sometimes lol I was quite surprised so I'll really need to see both in the NHL before saying one is better than the other. Can't wait to see them both in the league though, Michkov for what we missed and Demidov for what we got.

[@elvisisalive2716]

please stop using AI narration it's just absolutely awful to the ears

[@TheBluelineHockey]

Bruh thats my real voice…

[@elvisisalive2716]

@@TheBluelineHockey Jesus, sorry to hear. Do you have Aspergers?

[@TheBluelineHockey]

Lol no

[@damsquare-nh4md]

@@TheBluelineHockeyI'm sorry to hear that. 😂

[@cocob777]

@@TheBluelineHockey 😂

[@laughingchimp3468]

2015 and 2003 were the deepest drafts in history. Get your subjective facts straight

[@TheBluelineHockey]

For now, we’ll revisit in a couple years. But going into 2023, all the scouts were saying that this has the potential to be the deepest draft in history.

[@cactuspoop330]

@@TheBluelineHockey well stfu till it happens don't say nonsense their is nothing that says it will be better than that 2003 draft so far take the criticism don't have a ego

[@oldmilliedylie1439]

⁠@@cactuspoop330there*

[@thai2go]

Wow dude calm the fuck down

[@oldmilliedylie1439]

@@cactuspoop330There**

[@thefool733]

Potential to be a superstar but hes no michkov.

[@FrançoisRacicot-u4d]

Exactly, no Michkov, he will be better!

[@cocob777]

Demidov, bigger stronger, better attitude, perfect for that habs. Mitchkov looks perfect for the flyers with their toxic franchice.

[@reimannsum9077]

While Demidov is a fine pick, he's just an inferior Michkov.

[@LSCryptoFormation]

you know nothing about hockey its fine we dont blame you !

[@reimannsum9077]

@@LSCryptoFormation No one in their right mind believes that Demidov holds a candle to Michkov. It's okay to be a homer, friend, but not to be an idiot. Michkov's draft -1 season, in the NHL rather than the MHL, blows Demidov out of the water.

[@FrançoisRacicot-u4d]

Nope. Time will tell. Demidov more than 2 points per game.

[@SamaelBDS]

Michkov is definitely a bigger offensive threat than Demidov but outside of Offense Demidov is a better overall player. But personality wise Demidov is by far the best fit for Montreal between the two

[@kurrentscom]

Says who? Neither has played a single game in the NHL.

[@michaelmorris3239]

He's not better then Michkov

[@MrXanderii]

I like him better then Michkov. He is a physical player that is willing to fight for the puck. Michkov doesnt do that

[@ledsabbazepplath3889]

Much better overall player than Michkov, especially playmaking

[@stockey]

I think he is a more well rounded player.

[@michaelmorris3239]

Mich is expected to be like kucherov, kuch led the league in scoring and became one of four players to ever record 100 assists.

[@ledsabbazepplath3889]

Also, Michkov does not give one single flying fuck about anything related to defense. He often just cruises in the neutral zone waiting for a pass. Sounds like the next Yakupov to me

[@wealthygypsy416]

We better find somebody better then Kirby porcelain Dach to feed him on the 2nd line less then 1/2 pt per game is sub par, he better step up or get traded so we can get a star to play with Demidov not a bust like Kirby