that is exactly my mock draft, leonard at 5 and michkov droping around 10. I can see a Slaf duo with Leonard in 3 years. haBS only need a good 2c. liked the combo suzu, coafield, dach
If SJ take Michkov i would'nt be suprise if Smith end up in Arizona or Flyers. You dont win 4 playoff rounds with the same type of player. Leonard is the piece of the puzzle we are missing. We dont need another playmaker like Dach and suzuki
1. Chi Bedard 2. Ana Fantilli 3. Clb Carlsson 4. Sj Smith 5. Mtl I think the Habs are going to pick Leonard but I want Moore because there is a nobody in the system that seems like they are top line or 2nd line center material. 6. Ari I think Mitchkov goes here. With the 12 pick in their back pocket I can see the Coyotes feeling like they can gamble. 7. Phi Moore. 8. Washington Yager 9. Detroit Dvorsky 10. St Louis Benson
Barzal dropped down in his draft year because he missed most of his draft year with a shattered kneecap.
Good analysis. I agree with most of your conclusions. I think after about six or seven there could be a lot of trading up and down a couple of picks as teams target players. San Jose could trade down from four but it wouldn't be cheap.
Man, I was a little shocked by Leo Carlssons appearance at the combine. He didn't look like the big, strong, sturdy player he was touted as being. He looked skinny and lanky. Hell, Connor looked the most put together out of all of them.
Due to America's increasing involvement in the war, I don't think an American team will touch Michkov. I don't know why people think it's out of the realm of possibility that Putin's regime wouldn't pull the plug on its citizens leaving. Especially it's highly touted athletes!
Bedard Fantilli Smith Carlsson Michkov Leonard Benson Barlow Moore Dvorsky
Kent Hughes has said multiple times they will pick the Best player available and there is no way you can say any player is better then Michkov if available at 5th overall… I would be perfectly fine with Leonard I would prefer Leonard over Smith because he’s more complete and has 80 point potential with potential to score 90 points some seasons and I would rather have Leonard rather then have Smith because Smith is absolutely garbage at defence he’s got a lot of work to do to actually be a Center in the NHL… but the best player available would be Michkov so I still think they will take him and if they don’t take him they better not draft a Russian in this draft lol because if they pass on michkov because he may not come over then they should use the same reason for every Russian… and I’m sure they have enough Russian contacts in our organization to know 100% if michkov will come to the NHL and in the media it’s been said he won’t be stopped from coming and he him self has said he wants to play against the best players in the NHL… now the only thing that could delay him from coming would be serving in the military… but by that time the war may be over in 2026…
I like it. Well thought out. As you said come draft night who knows what will happen. I love the Blues taking Benson at 10 (Blues fan). I’d be ecstatic with Moore or Benson. They’re 2 of the top guys I’d like to see them take. If one of them is available
I don't think the Dvorsky assessment is correct: he's a low boom player with a high floor. He'll be a player, but if anyone is expecting anything more than 50 points, 15-20 goals they'll probably be disappointed
Michkov will never fall out of the top 10 unless there is hard evidence that he might not come over in three years. A team like Arizona which has several good picks in the upcoming drafts will likely get him at 6th. That would even increase the value of their franchise if they were to sell the team…Arizona is in no rush, so they can afford to wait for him!!!
Ryan leonard is not expected to go this high if they are high on him why reach instead of trading down. Kent said multiple times that he will get the best available yet doesn’t take the best available doesn’t make sense to me
I think Benson will go to Arizona, you can’t just pass on Benson’s Elite potential after the 5th pick. Then, I think the Flyers will go with Reinbacher. Dvorsky will go to Detroit and Perreault or Moore to St. Louis.
Smith is a more dynamic playmaker. So much fun to watch. Leonard is more physical with great playmaking abilities also. Truth is they’re two very different players. I think Smith will be more productive during the regular season but Leonard more effective in playoffs. Smith will be a fan favorite NHL cover type of player and Leonard a more lowkey effective power forward that can still produce in a great way.
I think a team is going to trade up to draft Michkov rather than him falling out of top 10… I look at Arizona's spot in particular if they're really going defense over a potentially elite forward.
It won't be Benson to the Blues. Not at all what they are looking for at #10. If Reinbacher, Moore, Leonard and Dvorsky are all gone, they might go Danielson or Wallinder. Or even better they could trade down 2-3 spots for an extra goodie and grab one of those two players then.
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Give me Leonard 🔥 The Michkov wanters will understand in a few years
i take reinbacher before leo, we are about to sign pld 😉
that is exactly my mock draft, leonard at 5 and michkov droping around 10. I can see a Slaf duo with Leonard in 3 years. haBS only need a good 2c. liked the combo suzu, coafield, dach
Another good option would be Zach Benson. Leonard is also a good choice, very stong player and definitely poor man's Tkachuk.
1. bedard
2. fantili
3. smith
4. carlsson
5. reinbacher
6. dvorsky
7. leonard
8. michkov
9. benson
10. gulyayev
If SJ take Michkov i would'nt be suprise if Smith end up in Arizona or Flyers. You dont win 4 playoff rounds with the same type of player. Leonard is the piece of the puzzle we are missing. We dont need another playmaker like Dach and suzuki
1. Chi Bedard
2. Ana Fantilli
3. Clb Carlsson
4. Sj Smith
5. Mtl I think the Habs are going to pick Leonard but I want Moore because there is a nobody in the system that seems like they are top line or 2nd line center material.
6. Ari I think Mitchkov goes here. With the 12 pick in their back pocket I can see the Coyotes feeling like they can gamble.
7. Phi Moore.
8. Washington Yager
9. Detroit Dvorsky
10. St Louis Benson
Barzal dropped down in his draft year because he missed most of his draft year with a shattered kneecap.
If the Habs want Leonard while Michkov is still on the board they should trade their pick down with the capitals to get him.
Drafting wingers with your 1st and 5th picks in back-to-back drafts is highly unorthodox. Can’t remember the last time a team has done that.
Good analysis. I agree with most of your conclusions. I think after about six or seven there could be a lot of trading up and down a couple of picks as teams target players. San Jose could trade down from four but it wouldn't be cheap.
Man, I was a little shocked by Leo Carlssons appearance at the combine. He didn't look like the big, strong, sturdy player he was touted as being. He looked skinny and lanky. Hell, Connor looked the most put together out of all of them.
Due to America's increasing involvement in the war, I don't think an American team will touch Michkov. I don't know why people think it's out of the realm of possibility that Putin's regime wouldn't pull the plug on its citizens leaving. Especially it's highly touted athletes!
I wish a trade to get another top 10 pick !
If Philly gets Michkov, watch out…
It kind of looks as if it's leaning towards what I've been saying all along. Smith if he's available at 5, if not, Leonard.
Bedard
Fantilli
Smith
Carlsson
Michkov
Leonard
Benson
Barlow
Moore
Dvorsky
Kent Hughes has said multiple times they will pick the Best player available and there is no way you can say any player is better then Michkov if available at 5th overall… I would be perfectly fine with Leonard I would prefer Leonard over Smith because he’s more complete and has 80 point potential with potential to score 90 points some seasons and I would rather have Leonard rather then have Smith because Smith is absolutely garbage at defence he’s got a lot of work to do to actually be a Center in the NHL… but the best player available would be Michkov so I still think they will take him and if they don’t take him they better not draft a Russian in this draft lol because if they pass on michkov because he may not come over then they should use the same reason for every Russian… and I’m sure they have enough Russian contacts in our organization to know 100% if michkov will come to the NHL and in the media it’s been said he won’t be stopped from coming and he him self has said he wants to play against the best players in the NHL… now the only thing that could delay him from coming would be serving in the military… but by that time the war may be over in 2026…
Edward Sale is going to drop in most ppls mock draft. I believe it’s his defense, skating or decision making that scouts don’t like.
Leonard would be a great fit for MTL
I like it. Well thought out. As you said come draft night who knows what will happen.
I love the Blues taking Benson at 10 (Blues fan). I’d be ecstatic with Moore or Benson. They’re 2 of the top guys I’d like to see them take. If one of them is available
Hey, the right pronounciation of ed sale –> eduard Shale
How dare you skip the canucks
I don't think the Dvorsky assessment is correct: he's a low boom player with a high floor. He'll be a player, but if anyone is expecting anything more than 50 points, 15-20 goals they'll probably be disappointed
Great video! There is always a couple surprises at the draft and I think Michkov falling out of top 10 could be one of them.
What !? Steevy Y taking E Sale ?? 😂😂
He is not his kind of player, trust me hahhaa Benson is.
Michkov will never fall out of the top 10 unless there is hard evidence that he might not come over in three years. A team like Arizona which has several good picks in the upcoming drafts will likely get him at 6th. That would even increase the value of their franchise if they were to sell the team…Arizona is in no rush, so they can afford to wait for him!!!
Keep going 😆
Ryan leonard is not expected to go this high if they are high on him why reach instead of trading down.
Kent said multiple times that he will get the best available yet doesn’t take the best available doesn’t make sense to me
I think Benson will go to Arizona, you can’t just pass on Benson’s Elite potential after the 5th pick. Then, I think the Flyers will go with Reinbacher. Dvorsky will go to Detroit and Perreault or Moore to St. Louis.
Smith is a more dynamic playmaker. So much fun to watch. Leonard is more physical with great playmaking abilities also. Truth is they’re two very different players. I think Smith will be more productive during the regular season but Leonard more effective in playoffs. Smith will be a fan favorite NHL cover type of player and Leonard a more lowkey effective power forward that can still produce in a great way.
This seems to be the best mock draft you have done so far.
I think a team is going to trade up to draft Michkov rather than him falling out of top 10… I look at Arizona's spot in particular if they're really going defense over a potentially elite forward.
The habs aren't drafting Leonard, I want us to draft Will Smith he's a skill playmaker and he can play well and he fits more than Leonard
It won't be Benson to the Blues. Not at all what they are looking for at #10. If Reinbacher, Moore, Leonard and Dvorsky are all gone, they might go Danielson or Wallinder. Or even better they could trade down 2-3 spots for an extra goodie and grab one of those two players then.