Crazy how he’s wearing a flyers jersey in this. Almost like he knew
@jamiemartinez362 Жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing!
@Patrick33456 Жыл бұрын
The flyers swag made it happen. Thanks Hockey Guy!!!
@cristianfigueroa1959 Жыл бұрын
So happy Philly somehow got him!! Go flyers.
@oscarthegrouch4574 Жыл бұрын
DUDE WAS WEARING THE JERSEY‼️ let’s go flyers you called it
@Serenessl1994 Жыл бұрын
I think michkov is just as good as bedard I know I'll take flack for it but this kid is absolutely insane in my eyes
@bp341 Жыл бұрын
I mean head to head tournament wise Matvei outscored him every single time. This is #87 or #08 all over again I'm praying to God Russiphobia gets him to 11th or close enough to where we can move down and get him. Everyone who keeps mentioning the flyers and habs are forgetting they had a DND on Russian players last draft so drafting one now wouldn't look good since it's like they feel it's morally wrong unless the player is a superstar
@Statsy10 Жыл бұрын
@@bp341 I don't think they played head-to-head that much. One U18 tournament and the brief WJC that was shut down after a couple games. Am I missing any other tournaments? But yes, Michkov did win the scoring title and MVP over Bedard at that U18 tourney. I absolutely think he's right up there with Bedard and if teams aren't going to draft him because they have to wait an extra couple of years, they will come to regret it later. With that said, there are a lot of studs on the board this year. I can't remember a draft with this many high end prospects in my 30+ years of watching the draft.
@gogaonzhezhora8640 Жыл бұрын
You will only take flak for this from the North American media intoxicated crowd.
@steve8803 Жыл бұрын
@@bp341 Bedard is a far better prospect at this point.
@bp341 Жыл бұрын
@@steve8803 I'm a big Bedard fan but if Matvei was Mathew and played in ST Catherine's nor ST Petersburg, it would not be a 1horse race. Like I pointed out previous we can only compare numbers from events they both plated in because their paths are very different. I will say if Bedard can stick at Centre than the edge goes too him but if both end up wingers, it then becomes a lot more murky.
@taylorkearney8197 Жыл бұрын
As a sharks fan. Id love to have michkov. The time table doesnt concern me. Bring in some more prospects and he should be coming over when the sharks are going to be competing again..(hopefully)
@jackbuschbaum Жыл бұрын
Let’s be honest, Sharks won’t make the playoffs next three years anyway so we might as well
@agustinramirez188 Жыл бұрын
Timetable is 2026 for him which gives time for some of these contracts expire that are hurting there cap hits
@nickh3698 Жыл бұрын
Grier is still pretty new on the job so probably has enough leeway to wait for him to come over.
@baysick11 Жыл бұрын
Nabokov can take him under his wing and be a mentor to him
@andrew6815 Жыл бұрын
agreed. the fact that he won't come over right away is probably a good thing. sharks should be collecting as many high end prospects as possible for awhile
@stefansdoom Жыл бұрын
This aged well!
@TurinJawn Жыл бұрын
You chose a good jersey for this video 👀 smart man 🤣
@jasonbrode9886 Жыл бұрын
One thing that's never mentioned about Michkov is that his father who was basically his agent and followed him around everywhere (even was hired as coach and scout by Michkov's teams) was found dead a month ago and the details are really shady. So who knows how that will impact Matvei going forward
@aaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Жыл бұрын
that is literally mentioned in every single thread that comes up
@xxtuddlexx Жыл бұрын
@@aaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa and its confirmed thru multiple sources his dad died of natural causes as much as ppl want to believe its some KGB shit
@ogdentaylor7473 Жыл бұрын
@@fubartotale3389 Moronic
@sampick4154 Жыл бұрын
@@fubartotale3389remember, no russian...
@Fallout3131 Жыл бұрын
@@fubartotale3389 Why?
@Kmartsmart Жыл бұрын
San Jose should really pick Michkov. Grier is a new GM so doesn’t have the pressure and San Jose is years away from when they’ll be good again
@joshholmes9976 Жыл бұрын
yep. 100%
@YuseiFudo52 Жыл бұрын
As a SJ fan I really hope we do take him but I think it is unlikely
@MajinBuu91 Жыл бұрын
I guess not many want to see SJ pick up a massive talent… They’re going to suck for at least another 3 years and Smith will be another Couture or Hertl, which of course is good but this team needs elite skill level player for the future…
@LarsEricJoehnk Жыл бұрын
As a Sharks fan, it does make sense to pick Michkov since we won't be in the running for quite awhile and he would be easily one of the more elite prospects we've had in a very long time. Knowing Grier, he picks Will Smith whose going to play at Boston College since his son played with Smith in High School and he has more insight on him. I think Will Smith would be a nice center prospect for the Sharks to have, the questions is can he be the 1C? He certainly could be a 2C. It feels pretty fair to say Leo Carlsson is going to CBJ unless they for some reason choose Smith over him which would stir things up.
@uncledamfee2347 Жыл бұрын
@@LarsEricJoehnk Most talented draft pick ever if we take him.
@_RM99 Жыл бұрын
Falling to the Caps definietly makes sense, I can imagine they'll send Ovi over to pull some strings to bring him over and then mentor him whether or not Ovi is retired or still playing.
@IMAComedy Жыл бұрын
Don't quote me but I don't really see Ovi sticking around after retirement.
@kevinfunk83 Жыл бұрын
@@IMAComedy agree. He’s not taking a job with any team. He will retire to Moscow. Only question is, he’s done A LOT for Washington youth hockey so I wonder if he keeps his home in Arlington? I think it’s Arlington.
@j.t.miller1641 Жыл бұрын
Your dreaming 😂😂
@jeffreym.8957 Жыл бұрын
@@IMAComedy Ovi sticking around where after retirement? Russia? Washington?
@thecaynuck Жыл бұрын
Another thing that's interesting is that Ovi has always liked the SJ Sharks, and wanted to play for them. If Michkov went to the Sharks, I wonder if Ovi would take notice and want to support his career.
@Will-zy9qe Жыл бұрын
if he falls past Montreal, I will be infuriated
@maxratcliffe4113 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. He would work well with Montreals time line.Carey Price contract will be finishing up when he comes over.
@skipperbill84 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, montreal would be dumb to let him go past if he is there. There is enough forwards in the pipeline (Kidney, Roy, Farrell, Mesar, Beck) and ready that they can take a chance on having to wait.
@The_Room_2_Doggys_Revenge Жыл бұрын
Montreal are trading their pick for Pierre-Luc Dubous
@brady3491 Жыл бұрын
@@The_Room_2_Doggys_Revenge 😂stop
@infected4kill Жыл бұрын
@@The_Room_2_Doggys_Revenge LOL...nope
@VoIcanoman Жыл бұрын
I want him in Montréal. That team is young and re-building, and as its players age, without any significant additions (barring perhaps a goaltender, depending on the Monty/Primeau/Allen situation), they should become a pretty solid playoff team by 2025-26 (their core of current NHLers is excellent, and guys like Mailloux, Hutson, Roy and Beck will be entering the NHL over the next few years). Adding a borderline-generational talent like Michkov in 2026 will turn them into the team to beat in the Atlantic, and a real Cup contender. If he wasn't committed to the KHL, he'd be 2nd overall for sure this year, and that's only because Bedard is Bedard. Pretty much any other year, he'd be the top pick. And I think he's worth waiting for (and honestly, I think Hughes is playing his cards extremely close to the vest, putting out some conflicting information through his media contacts so that nobody knows what he'll do...but how can you not take Michkov if he's available at #5?...I would not be shocked to see him go at #3 or #4 actually, so all of this speculation could be for nothing).
@donaldmulrooney942 Жыл бұрын
Same Hughes who supposedly turned the Rangers into a contender?? Dream on.
@marionat2001 Жыл бұрын
@@donaldmulrooney942 hughes never worked for the rangers dumbass
@wr-co2fn3 ай бұрын
This gentleman has such great insight on all things hockey. I really enjoy listening and getting his take on things. Keep up the good work.
@whatisabercowich Жыл бұрын
Why would the Sharks or Coyotes pass on him? They are not going to be good next year and, as you said in a previous video, the Coyotes are (or were) building towards 2026. When is Michkov's contract up? 2026. EDIT: I saw a scout say that he had tried to find out what the so called character issues were and had not gotten anything. He implied that teams that are drafting lower are spreading those rumours.
@YuseiFudo52 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think Grier likes small guys also I feel like he might be worried about his own job security. Since Michkov is not tangible for 3 years, he make pick Smith based off of the fact that he’ll play sooner. Teams who are drafting Lower are 100% spreading rumors. I have found nothing concrete or specific regarding these “character issues”
@MrVisde Жыл бұрын
For the Sharks a couple reasons: 1) they’ve never had success drafting and developing Russian forwards and 2) they’d be passing up other excellent players still available at the 4th spot to gamble on Michkov
@alsrdn Жыл бұрын
Being promoted at an early age can ruin any young guy. And Michkov is slightly self-confident. His character can both help and hinder
@Nalleteus Жыл бұрын
@@YuseiFudo52 they should stop thinking about players sizes. Game is also changing to More fast game rather than physical. Michkov aint small player either unless If hes really 160 lbs but i doubt that. Even d-mans have great players Even tho they arent 6'4 like Makar and Fox. And there Are Many under 6 foot players who have had great Careers. Martin St. Louis aint that big of a Guy but might have gotten few points in NHL Even tho he would be probaply now a lot better than before.
@seanholloway2215 Жыл бұрын
@@MrVisde Why not take the risk. This team is not even close to competing for at least the next 3 years. Karlsson will most likely regress next year. They had 3 20+ goal scorers in Couture, Karlsson, & Hertl. Their goalie tandem is Kahkonen & (unkown). The D line is bottom tier at best. They are most likely going to be in a similar draft spot next year & possibly the year after.
@speedyv6247 Жыл бұрын
i would love to see him on the caps.
@paulalkenbrack6084 Жыл бұрын
He said recently it was his dream to play in the NHL. His agent said Michkov will be at the draft. I think he goes as high as 2 or 3. We will see. Cheers
@rexxx4fun Жыл бұрын
I would love for the Flyers to land Michkov, provided they were fairly certain that he would be able to come over in 2 years. In Charlie O'Connor's recent Flyers fan survey, the overwhelming choice among the fans, was that they take Michkov if he fell to 7th. Which should give the front office the some confidence that it would be well received as a selection, and reflects the fanbase having a forward thinking timeline.
@oscarthegrouch4574 Жыл бұрын
Called it let’s go flyers!!!!
@rocyork Жыл бұрын
Hell yes
@stefancochrane2723 Жыл бұрын
My guess (and hope) is the Habs take him at #5. Also, I've heard that Michkov will be at the draft, in person. The story about his father is disconcerting, though. In terms of GMs coming and going, Hughes just arrived in Montreal, and the young core should be in good shape when Michkov completes his KHL contract. We shall see...
@AKmumu Жыл бұрын
imagine Michkov with all the other prospects coming in soon like Hutson, wow
@iamnewfie1 Жыл бұрын
he wont go to montreal with the tax issues there,he will go back in the draft if they select him
@fluffy_walrus Жыл бұрын
Being a Sharks fan, I hope we grab Michkov. However, ownership doesn't like the idea of a rebuild, and Sharks were not good in attendance, so I can see grier getting pressured to draft someone who will be ready sooner. Ultimately, if we get Smith, it won't be horrible, he's an exciting prospect too, but Michkov has the talent to where his ceiling is considered anywhere from a Kucherov to a Mogilny, and that's too high to pass up on when Smith's upside is more or less a poor man's Jack Hughes with a worse two-way game. That could still make for an excellent player, but would Smith be a franchise-altering player? I have doubts about that.
@andreymarkov2254 Жыл бұрын
The most recent issue not mentioned by Shannon is Michkov's father (who was also his agent) mysteriously dying few weeks ago. He went outside to buy some groceries, and then was found drowned in the local pond few hours later. There is a huge speculation that he might have been killed by someone trying to take control over Michkov's career in their own hands - including forcing him to stay in Russia for much longer. Not to mention emotional struggle Michkov has been going through due to his father's sudden death.
@DucksUpDogsDownCatsSlide Жыл бұрын
This context is very important, I hope he finds a great agent.
@kanetyler4399 Жыл бұрын
I need links. The amount of people that just assume this happens because it’s Russia is honestly xenophobic and clownish.
@jasonf1528 Жыл бұрын
I did't hear that story. Probably mob related if indeed someone wanted the father out of the way to control his future earnings, which goes way up if he comes to the NHL
@bajjanitor Жыл бұрын
Wow. "Huge speculation", that sounds like something to take very seriously.
@LatinxGoyslop1994 Жыл бұрын
I will be ecstatic if Philly is able to pick him up. He would be a great addition.
@oscarthegrouch4574 Жыл бұрын
YES SIR LETS GO FLYERS
@trailerparkboyz245 Жыл бұрын
I see him being drafted by either Philly or Washington, Philly is going into a rebuild so they can generate a bunch of young players then Michkov can join in and play instantly, and Washington can have him play once Ovi retires plus Miroschnieko is also there
@dmonsef Жыл бұрын
I don't think Philly fans would be comfortable with a Russian player...
@williammccarrick6554 Жыл бұрын
@@dmonsef Disagree, we love great players. Nationality has no baring.
@YuiFunami Жыл бұрын
@@williammccarrick6554 they just had a player last summer detained by the russian police so maybe that might leave a bad taste in philly
@baiqi44 Жыл бұрын
He won't drop past Arizona. If the Yotes only had 1 pick in the top 15, the Yotes might pass on him. But, they have 2 picks and now with their uncertain future as a team, they're likely going to gamble.
@sundiataweaver292 Жыл бұрын
I see him going to Anaheim or San Jose. if not then Montreal.
@jasonf1528 Жыл бұрын
As a Flyers fan, this would be a huge 'swinging for the fences' move by Briere. I agree that the Flyers can afford to select him as the team has committed to a full rebuild. The talent level is insane and if he pans out, this could be another Ovi. I think the Flyers should take the risk. I remember in 1990, the Flyers passed on Jagr with the 4th pick because they were afraid he wouldn't come to the US. They went with the safe pick - Mike Ricci.....the rest is history.
@raymondsupper Жыл бұрын
Couldn't Comcast buy that KHL contract out in a year or so?? I don't think they should pass on a Kucheroff type talent.
@J_Aaron_L Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Jagr... but there is old history and they aren't broadly liked across Russia because of that history. More recently, Fedotov is an example that should give Philly pause before choosing him, if still available. Even if he plays and pans out to be a superstar, in hindsight, I can't be mad if they pass.
@jasonf1528 Жыл бұрын
@@raymondsupper I was thinking the exact same thing. I'm sure they could buy out the last year of the contract at least. Let him play in Russia for 2.
@jasonf1528 Жыл бұрын
@@J_Aaron_L There are safer bets that could help in the very short term for sure. Zach Benson comes to mind
@siegessaule Жыл бұрын
He's going to 100% play it safe and pick a more projectable Canadian player. He's part of the Flyers OBC and would prefer a Flyers-style player with lower potential over a mysterious Russian who might not even come over during his GM tenure. They would be a good team to take him, they can wait for him and it gives them time to maybe grab another Russian player to help him adjust.
@jeremybenisrael2 ай бұрын
Well that gamble paid off. The excitement in Philly is crazy right now.
@cobybitman261 Жыл бұрын
Montreal would be stupid to not take him
@connorkenney6938 Жыл бұрын
Unless Will Smith is available.
@mtlhabsss Жыл бұрын
Well mtl is known for making the dumbest picks…………
@slipperynodd578 Жыл бұрын
@@connorkenney6938 For Michkov to be available to Montreal, it would mean guys like Smith are already taken. The only way that both of them would be available at five is if the team reached by a lot and took Reinbacher.
@ktowniecity7269 Жыл бұрын
@@connorkenney6938 Keep my wifes name outta yo mouth
@RB-wg3qm Жыл бұрын
As a Habs fan, I want Mishkov over Carlson & Smith.
@ToyMakerprops Жыл бұрын
the one thing no one has mentioned was his father was mysteriously found dead, face first in some water just about a month or so ago.....the boy may be searching for answers and not in a hockey mindset anymore. im betting he drops a few spots.
@Bamuelson Жыл бұрын
Wow you called it!!! Go flyers
@neeltheother2342 Жыл бұрын
The madman called it with that jersey lmao!
@Skynertia Жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed Michkov is available at #56 /s
@theramplocal Жыл бұрын
Bold strategy. We will see if it pays off! 😉
@jonah.donohue Жыл бұрын
Who has #56?
@jeffreym.8957 Жыл бұрын
@@jonah.donohue Average Joe's
@jonah.donohue Жыл бұрын
@@jeffreym.8957 You think i care about the top 56? I don't I care about the top 20 the latest
@dominickim4596 Жыл бұрын
He should be no. 2. but his contract is a problem.
@ktowniecity7269 Жыл бұрын
and the fact that Russia may be drafting him into the army when they invade Poland in 2026
@tamarockstar45 Жыл бұрын
You called it. I know you didn't make a hard prediction, but the gear suggests it.
@andrewptob Жыл бұрын
If the Flyers get him, it’d be the best to thing to happen to the franchise in years.
@oscarthegrouch4574 Жыл бұрын
Let’s go flyers
@andrewptob Жыл бұрын
@@oscarthegrouch4574 Ladies and gentlemen, … we got him!
@shyduck_ Жыл бұрын
I saw this pop up on my feed and immediately said to myself "Shannon's gonna be wearing Flyers gear"
@Sultimate93 Жыл бұрын
IMO Michkov should be drafted at 3 at the absolute latest and any team beyond that who passes on him will regret it shortly after he comes over. Ovi had 24 points in 53 games with Moscow before being drafted by Washington. Michkov's 20 points came in literally half as many games. Michkov had more goals than Kaprisov and Kucherov had _points_ in the KHL in their draft eligible years. Michkov vs Bedard could become the new Crosby vs Ovi in the NHL. Only reason I'd even think about taking Carlsson or Smith over Michkov is if you are confident he won't be here until 2025 or later. Even then I think a team like Montreal or SJS should take Michkov regardless because they almost certainly won't compete for a cup before then.
@jyynarpalisenniemi6242 Жыл бұрын
The KHL ain’t as good though, almost all the foreign players have gone for obvious reason
@jeffreym.8957 Жыл бұрын
Players develop at different speeds. Those comparisons aren't particularly relevant. It's like comparing players from the World Juniors. Beware drafters of Kieffer Bellows and Alex Nylander.
@Nalleteus Жыл бұрын
KHL is not as good league as earlier but still top leagues in world
@Stormie33 Жыл бұрын
I can't see him going third. Columbus needs a center and they would like to get back to the playoffs sooner than later. They're not waiting three years for Michkov when they could have Leo Carlsson step into their lineup next year. San Jose is really the first team that will have a dilemma about whether to draft him. Considering Mike Grier has some personal ties to Will Smith and may want to be somewhat conservative and see quicker returns from his first big draft pick, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take Smith. At that point, I feel like Montreal either takes Michkov at 5 or trades the pick to someone who will, so I don't see him dropping below 5.
@mvk4343 Жыл бұрын
@@jyynarpalisenniemi6242 because foreign nationals' shitty lib governments told them not to play
@awsomedude12345678 Жыл бұрын
You nailed it
@theharlequin2821 Жыл бұрын
Good video. And man, I have followed MICHKOV religiously for years, and Dude is a stud. To me his release is not just as good as Bedard's, but even faster. I've never in my life, seen a better goal scoring prospect than Michkov. Any team that does Not take him, will DEF lament over this, bc he will have >1 Rocket Richards once his NHL career takes off. #LetsGoCaps
@xlr0gd205 Жыл бұрын
I doubt he will ever win a Rocket. McDavid, Draisaitl, Bedard and Matthews will still be in the league
@theharlequin2821 Жыл бұрын
@@xlr0gd205 Makes me think you'e responding, without actually having seen Michkov play very much. And I didn't say every Rocket, I just said 1 or more. But who knows; we'll see. It'll be great hockey either way.
@obiwankeblowme2805 Жыл бұрын
you friggin called it!!!! I love you!
@CosmicDr3amr Жыл бұрын
He’s gonna be a Flyer!
@laboom60 Жыл бұрын
Go Flyers Go! we got the Russian Bedard! Michkooovvv
@darkbeast7365 Жыл бұрын
If he drops to 5, as a habs fan I would be pretty upset if we did not take him, I really like will smith, I think he could be a nice piece on the Canadians in a few years but michkov, I could see michkov becoming the best player on the Canadians, having two elite goal scorers in caufield and michkov, with two solid centers in Suzuki and dach, with a powerhouse slafkovksy and (Dubois) as ur top 2 lines, with Owen beck a two way center who hopefully continues his excellent face off percentage into the nhl, this forward group could be a huge threat in a few years, and the reason I’m so interested in michkov is I think the group will be solid even without michkov so taking the risk on him at 5 is a risk I would take, I do not understand how we can project someone to be a top 10 scorer in the league meaning 50 goal scorer and not take him that would blow my mind, part of me hopes he does not fall to five, I do not want them to have to make that decision just have him go 4 have Montreal take will smith and I’ll leave happy, but if he falls to 5 and we don’t take him I’m gonna lose it
@jibathus Жыл бұрын
The lols if Chicago took him. I remember the initial buzz about him at 15/16 and then the contract thing came up. The talent is undeniable, but the contract will turn teams off. You'd want to be at the beginning of a tear down to take him really, and yet, there's a further risk of not having any control or influence in his development over the next few years, then if he's elite and the team is garbage what's to stop him resigning in Russia? Or in the unlikely event that he doesn't get much better it's a poor draft pick. If I'm a gm of a team picking 8th or later I'm probably hoping for him to slide, a team like St Louis perhaps who seem to be in more of a retool would love to pick him up as a future asset. Washington have the ovechkin connection. Pittsburgh would be able to once again roll from superstar to superstar. Top 5 teams, he's a very bold choice and a statement of the intent to continue tanking so I can't see him going that high.
@Stormie33 Жыл бұрын
I don't really understand your last point. He's likely going to San Jose or Montreal, both of which are a year into rebuilds. Picking a prospect that could help them a year or two sooner than Michkov isn't going to make either of them playoff contenders overnight. They both have long roads ahead of them, which Michkov aligns with perfectly.
@jibathus Жыл бұрын
@@Stormie33 because there are very good players who can help you sooner rather than later. I'm not saying he won't go top 5, I'd just be surprised if he did.
@TheTurdEye Жыл бұрын
Habs please do it
@sundiataweaver292 Жыл бұрын
I'm a Habs fine. It seems every team's fan base other than Chicago, Anaheim, and Columbus want Michkov. It will be interesting to see how things pkay out...
@peterfishwick1593 Жыл бұрын
Not me 148 lbs. Not one more small player. Hutson is coming and Canfield is a Smurf too. Enuff is Enuff.
@TheTurdEye Жыл бұрын
@@peterfishwick1593 the skills outweight the dwarfness in this one
@Stormie33 Жыл бұрын
@@peterfishwick1593 Being a smurf hasn't stopped Caufield from scoring 50 goals in his last 82 games, and Michkov will be even better.
@oceanshrugs9235 Жыл бұрын
Super hot topic among Montreal fans right now. Going to be interesting to see what Montreal does here at 5 if he is available still
@theramplocal Жыл бұрын
It's a good problem to have! I have been locked in in michkov since my team missed the playoffs,(blues). Michkov may be available at 5 for you guys but unless the blues trade up w their 10th overall and the 2 other 1sts, he will not be there at 10th. Such a deep draft tho, I am super excited to see how all of these guys pan out. I have been more invested in this draft than I have been since the McDavid draft.
@jeffreym.8957 Жыл бұрын
@@theramplocal Why is it considered so deep when the 2nd best forward played fourth line for Team Canada in the WJC? Alex Nylander, Kieffer Bellows, Casey M., A. Duclair, Max Domi - they all played better in that tournament.
@Stormie33 Жыл бұрын
@@jeffreym.8957 Fantilli did not look very good at the WJCs, but it's a small sample of games. It can't be argued that his NCAA season was pretty special. That said, Michkov would be still be the consensus #2 if not for the other baggage.
@paulalkenbrack6084 Жыл бұрын
If Smith and Carlson are gone the Habs will take Michkov.
@uncledamfee2347 Жыл бұрын
As a Sharks fan we want Michkov - we're gonna be bad for a while, we can afford to be patient...But I fear Grier will go for Smith, who is a good player but Michkov is just on a different level. San Jose has to draft him, if we go for Smith I'lll be very disappointed.
@PyreRage Жыл бұрын
Like always you hit the mark on the fuckin dot. Philly got a steal and youre an absolute genius
@gipester6 Жыл бұрын
I would be estatic if he dropped to 7. Timetable gives time to possibility clear some bad contracts and briere doesnt need to win now to keep his job.
@Ryan2384 Жыл бұрын
Nailed it
@CosmicDr3amr Жыл бұрын
Praying he’s a Flyer! 🙏🤞
@krzysztofskowronski6549 Жыл бұрын
I think Michkov easily goes to San Jose or Arizona and if they pass on him then there are just stupid, but if he does fall I don't think Washington should take him. They still have a lot of valuable pieces and should try to make a couple trades and run for another cup while they still have Ovi. I feel like trading the 8th pick and picking up guys in free agency is more ideal for the team then trying to rebuild the first year they aren't as good as they wanted to be.
@redriverwave Жыл бұрын
You called it! 🎉
@Junger2183 Жыл бұрын
He's probably just another Yakupov
@bdawk511 Жыл бұрын
Philly should take him. We're not winning anything anytime soon so we can wait and we need as much talent as possible in our system
@jesse.ruxspin Жыл бұрын
No worries , he will get bigger and another awsum video whole milk , keep em coming
@michaelstephenson8081 Жыл бұрын
Soon as I saw the Flyers keep their spot at 7 my attention went entirely to Michkov. I hope THG's prediction is accurate. Thanks for the good vibes, Shannon!!! Also if we can get him a message to sneak Fedotov in his bag on the flight that would be great.
@lvern60 Жыл бұрын
You don't think the habs would take him at five? Habs haven't had a superstar forward in a couple decades. Time to take a chance on this guy. Also fits perfectly in their timeline to compete. If he's available, got to take him!
@pothegreat93 Жыл бұрын
I really hope they do, but I think they draft Reinbacher if Smith and Carlsson are gone... hope I'm wrong
@AKmumu Жыл бұрын
as a habs fan I want them to pick him at 5 if available
@RB-wg3qm Жыл бұрын
As a Habs fan, I want him if Bedard is drafted... Which after the lottery we all know he will be. We have Suzuki, and if we get PLD, set at center. Also Owen Beck.
@archieandrews2416 Жыл бұрын
He is too short and light weight, Montreal needs bigger than 6"2
@RB-wg3qm Жыл бұрын
@archie andrews Right. We should trade Caulfield too. Debrinkat is garbage.
@TheMrTwizter11 күн бұрын
This aged shockingly well
@chrisfrost73 Жыл бұрын
Rangers fan here. But I think Buffalo should trade up and get him. Their team is getting solid and can wait a few years to bring him to the USA. Then they would be ready to contend for the cup.
@yan_7272 Жыл бұрын
That a good move for Montreal to pick him because in 2026, Michkov will be devlopped and they will need good player because at this moment, Montreal will play for far in series
@megared3207 Жыл бұрын
The caps have a very reasonable chance to get their player of the future because they can afford the wait
@MuriKakari Жыл бұрын
When did that 'not very nice' scout talk to him? Because if it was anytime after Apr 2, that scout can f-off.
@justinciervo700 Жыл бұрын
Go flyers!!
@sand_is_greaney Жыл бұрын
I Hope the caps do whatever they can to get him
@pearldrums92 Жыл бұрын
#8 WSH if he’s there. History of drafting Russians that might otherwise have slid. Samsonov, kuznetsov, alexeyev I could go on
@MrVisde Жыл бұрын
Yup, I can’t see him sliding past ARI (6), WSH (8), or DET (9). Seems like he’ll go in the top 10, not sure about top 5.
@davebank3218 Жыл бұрын
I feel Chicago is going to draft up and possibly get into hunt of another top 6... they have a ton of draft capital to get it done... imagine having Bedard and Michkov together
@fjshark6173 Жыл бұрын
How would they get another top 6? What would they trade for that?
@davebank3218 Жыл бұрын
@@fjshark6173 they hold the 19th pick AND 3 second round picks... so if they offered the 19th and the 51st and 54th could get it done in a deep draft
@dangshnizzle6929 Жыл бұрын
@@fjshark6173 taking on contracts from teams like the flyers, capitals, and canucks.
@oceanshrugs9235 Жыл бұрын
@Dave Bank that wouldn't even get it done in NHL 23 😂
@jeffreym.8957 Жыл бұрын
@@davebank3218 You're kidding right? The 19th and 3 crappy seconds does not come close to a top #6. There is a reason why teams tank so hard.
@renlessard Жыл бұрын
It really doesn't sound like the Habs are interested but that could be Hughes blowing smoke
@seanholloway2215 Жыл бұрын
Sharks need to draft Michkov. They don't have a bonafide goal scorer. They had 3 guys with 20+ goals last season Couture with 27 goals, Karlsson with 25, & Hertl with 22. They are weak on prospects. Their D lines are bottom of the barrel. Their goalie tandem is Kahkonen & (unknown). Reimer is a FA and I don't see him coming back. The team is years away from competing so I think it would be perfectly acceptable to wait on Michkov. Grier said about the Meier trade that they dont want to keep spinning their wheels. Waiting for a potential 40+ goal scorer is a no brainer. There is no rush to get back to the playoffs for this fanbase. They understand how horrible the team has been want the rebuild to be done right and not rushed.
@kschro03 Жыл бұрын
It would be interesting if he were to fall to 9 for the Wings to take him.
@humblelad Жыл бұрын
I think their playoff window is coming sooner than expected so taking a guy who won’t show up for as long as him may not be attractive
@SUswim Жыл бұрын
@The Paradox Destroyer bullshit, its the teams that are drafting lower speaking those rumors. No evidence of a personality issue.
@powwowken2760 Жыл бұрын
My biggest concern is that there is literally zero guarantee that he will actually come to the NHL in 2026, plus he could always delay until he becomes an unrestricted free agent when he turns 24 and then sign with any team he wants. This guy is such a massive risk that while his talents are tempting whoever drafts him could very well be throwing their pick in the trash and setting it on fire.
@Statsy10 Жыл бұрын
Or they could dump a bag of money on St.Petersburg's doorstep and simply buy him out of his contract. Money talks.
@oggamer735 Жыл бұрын
@@Statsy10not when the player is from Ruzzia. If they bought out contract from Russian army owned team i am pretty sure mitchkov will end up in war not in NHL. This is something you draft in rnd 7 not in 1st rnd pick.
@phightinphil25 Жыл бұрын
@@oggamer735 The Flyers probably can't risk any more of their prospects being detained and forced to fight in Russia, once is one too many times.
@TheGumbyRules Жыл бұрын
No guarantee he's ever allowed to come to the NHL. The current regime doesn't take too kindly to players wanting to leave for the NHL. Michkov's contract goes another 3 years (his father turned up dead after trying to get him out of the deal) and there likely will be pressure for him to extend. His KHL team, not the NHL team with his draft rights, will oversee his development.
@TheRealGras Жыл бұрын
Teams that draft players out of the KHL hold the rights indefinitely.
@ComicsAreEscapism Жыл бұрын
Habs, let's go!!
@mtlhabsss Жыл бұрын
As a Habs fan if mtl ever past on mitchkov. I’m effing done!…. Why the Canadians always go with the off the board pick smh !
@TonySoprano-yz2wh Жыл бұрын
Washington has the track record with Russians he seems like a Capital to me.
@stockey Жыл бұрын
The Habs will take him if he's availble in 5th, with Bobrov so connected with his team, i don't see how they would pass on him.
@Azgoon69 Жыл бұрын
A general manager who's confident that he's still going to be there in 3 years and an organisation that sucks at developing their young players and could benefit from the fact that he will play with men in Russia for a few years, I think Montreal will draft him ... if not I would like to see Washington draft him to replace Ovi in the future
@CreemoreTorch Жыл бұрын
The Hockey Guy is the best
@fjshark6173 Жыл бұрын
As a sharks fan I see us picking up very likely we are in a rebuild mode. We’re not building to run into the playoffs again for another couple years. I’d be happy to take him.
@pattyicexxx Жыл бұрын
The reason why you stated a GM wouldn't pick him is the exact reason why Grier is the perfect GM to pick him. The Sharks arent going anywhere the next few years so they absolutely can sit on this generational talent. Grier likely has that 3 year leash to build his vision without fear of having draft a kid less talented to hasten results.
@MrVisde Жыл бұрын
Yes, but I’m pretty sure Grier isn’t planning on having a top 5 pick for the next 3 years either. This might be his one shot to select from players of this caliber, he should choose wisely and not gamble on a prospect that might not ever come (see: Teemu Riihijarvi)
@HarvestPonyboy Жыл бұрын
@@MrVisde in what world is Grier not planning on having a top 5 pick? The Sharks are going to be terrible for the next few seasons. People act like just because Hasso won't let management actually say the word rebuild that the Sharks aren't in a rebuild, but they absolutely are. That's why Grier said resigning Timo doesn't make sense with SJ's timeline.
@ktowniecity7269 Жыл бұрын
1. Bedard 2. Fantilli 3. Will Smith 4. Leo Carlsson 5. David Reinbacher 6. Ryan Leonard 7. Zach Benson 8. Matvei Mitchkov. End the speculation. There ya go. Your welcome.
@brookxs Жыл бұрын
Michkov is going to be a stud (I’ll come back to this comment in about 4-5 years) & will be a player teams will regret passing on, the best things come with patience
@Dhemize Жыл бұрын
Blows me away teams are going to pass on the 2nd best talent in the draft solely because they'll miss his first 3 years. There's very very few players that have a noticeable impact in their first 3 seasons anyways. Genuinely feel like it's a massive blunder to not take this guy 2nd or 3rd. He's the real deal and will make the teams that pass on him pay dearly when he arrives
@BigJim5754 Жыл бұрын
A #2 pick should be making a noticible impact by yr 3 or they'd be considered a bust. I suppose noticable impact could be open to interpretation but having them in your system getting coached they way you want, getting peaks w the big club in early/late season games, 3rd 4th line mins in 1st yr or 2 are all lost w Matvei's situation. 5-6-7 pick taking to yr 3-4 makes sense which is prolly were he should go. My Ducks have the #2 and I'm glad we're not expected to draft him.
@Dhemize Жыл бұрын
@Big Jim it's not like his development will be stunted by being a middle 6 forward in the KHL, I don't see any downside to a team like the ducks or sharks taking this guy now because they won't be truely competitive for at least 3 years. Then when they are, Matvei slots in top 6 and you got yourself a minimum 3 year window because he's on his ELC
@OhYaSure Жыл бұрын
Sharks should get him. We don’t need him for 3 years anyways. We need to finish at the bottom for another 2 at least.
@joshlavallee4728 Жыл бұрын
We all remember Kirill Kaprizov right? Hes another Russian who had the opportunity to fully develop in the KHL before coming over to the NHL where he dominated right away. This will be the same for Michkov but hes even better.
@tehbeernerd Жыл бұрын
There isn’t a chance in hell he drops past the Capitals
@butcherpete2286 Жыл бұрын
If the caps waste their highest draft pick in over a decade on a player that won't be available to play for *at least* 3 more years...... I'm going to be livid. They need a skilled player that's ready to go.
@DONWASABIJUAN Жыл бұрын
@@butcherpete2286 fair point. Out of respect to Ovi. I still see don’t see them passing on him though
@sand_is_greaney Жыл бұрын
@@butcherpete2286 no he’s the best player other than Bedard for the caps. If he comes over and can play alongside Ovi he could develop into a top 3 player in the league
@butcherpete2286 Жыл бұрын
@@sand_is_greaney notice how you just said "if" he can come over and play with Ovi? That's because it would take the planets and stars aligning at the same time for that to happen. Ovis most likely done after this contract, ar that time is the earliest that Michkov would be able to come to the US *IF* he gets to at all. The capitals would be far better off grabbing one of the other more well rounded European players or a North American skater at 8.
@roymunson4802 Жыл бұрын
@@butcherpete2286 No he would be an excellent pick. Caps should be picking the absolute best player available and he would fit that bill as a tremendous snag if he somehow dropped to number 8. Imagine a line of Miro, Lapierre, and Michkov. That would be nuts (if they all pan out, of course).
@Moleman4ever Жыл бұрын
Philly will probably draft an American a kid like they always do. They've had a hard on for the NCAA/USHL system for years. I'd like to see them trade with Washington, since I bet they'll end up deciding muh college route again. Get some assets from a team who likes good playere and would 100% would pick Michkov.
@paulalkenbrack6084 Жыл бұрын
Michkov will be in the NHL after 2 more full seasons. Thats no different than most in the ncaa.
@SirCanuckelhead Жыл бұрын
It would be a lot of fun for van to get him. He would fit perfect with the Vancouver russian nucks
@Statsy10 Жыл бұрын
Hard to imagine him getting past Washington, but yes I'd love if the Canucks could move up for him.
@UltraMarcus28 Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see Chicago attempt to move up into the mid-top 10 if he slides a bit. I believe they have draft capital ammo (and the flexibility ability to pick up toxic contracts) to be able to move up from 19. I think having leaving the draft with 2 offensive superstar prospects would be incredible. Chicago can certainly afford to wait on him, they’ve got a ways to go. Investing this capital in such a future oriented pick also limits how much Chicago improves, bringing the organization a very strong chance at another strong lottery bid next year. Now, if they do go after Auston Matthews, that certainly changes things, but it’s certainly a similarly minded strategy. This would be cheaper and provide more sustainable opportunities for the future than acquiring Matthews (ignoring the proven skillset and performance he represents).
@thebandboy Жыл бұрын
I hope Sharks can pick Leo Carlsson
@jordynbebus6641 Жыл бұрын
anything past 4 is an utter shame and i'll die on that hill
@joshuacarey1840 Жыл бұрын
As a Sharks fan I feel that them getting Michkov or Carlson is what they will pick. Just this team is in a rebuild and needs a blue chip talent to balance what was and is a top heavy lineup and with the amount of money tied up
@mt_machine Жыл бұрын
His playing style sounds a bit like Pastrnak.
@simonraulic9893 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see him to the caps michkov and miroschnicheko
@farisibrahim2661 Жыл бұрын
I think San Jose or Montreal take him. San Jose although they don't have a history of Russian players, they are a very different team under new management. They have time to create a new project so I think they wouldn't mind waiting. Montreal is in the exact same position, and Kent Hughes/Jeff Gorton are known to take the best player available based on last year's picks. Also if San Jose takes Michkov, Will Smith has ties to Kent Hughes which makes me think he will be picked by the Habs. (Although honestly, I'm personally not a big Will Smith fan)
@victoryturnip1381 Жыл бұрын
There's no way he's 148 lbs at 5'10
@nbassano Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why you think sharks need more immediate results than Philly. I don’t see him dropping past 4
@siimtokke3461 Жыл бұрын
If this year's draft wouldn't include Bedard then Chicago would be smart to pick Michkov. They know he wouldn't come over for at least 3 years which means 3 years of being bad and high draft picks.
@midimusicforever Жыл бұрын
Why would the Sharks not slow play? They will not be done rebuilding before 2026. Michkov will be elite when he arrives. But character issues, that could scare off a lot of GMs. And then there's the Russian factor. So yeah, he could drop down to 7, but I don't see the Flyers pass up on him.
@franciscolopez8331 Жыл бұрын
If still available by 5th the Habs will pick him just because they don’t need him right now. They have a bunch of young players in the minors which can graduate next year or the next: Mesar, Beck, Farrell, Roy not to mention the ones who played this year Dach, RHP, etc They can wait 2 years or cook up a deal to buy his contract If Columbus or San Jose don’t pick him Montreal should do But all your concerns are valid And Hughes might go a safer route
@fr0zenmilk Жыл бұрын
As a Sharks fan, I think the Sharks take him at 4. Will Smith is probably a couple of years out from the NHL anyway. Why not wait one more year for an elite goal scorer.