At the Combine just now. Montreal media fishing to see if the Habs will draft for need (with the implication being RD). Kent Hughes, consistently, says that will only factor in if two players are equal. “Ultimately, we’re going to go with the most talented player”.
At the Combine just now. Montreal media fishing to see if the Habs will draft for need (with the implication being RD).
Kent Hughes, consistently, says that will only factor in if two players are equal.
“Ultimately, we’re going to go with the most talented player”. pic.twitter.com/GJipzKmY8I
— Shaun Hashim (@shaunhashim) June 8, 2023
by yeeteridoo
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Drafting Michkov confirmed
He really sounded like he wants Smith
If we pass on Michkov, that’s a lie
Habs gm as soon as they pick the guy that is clearly not the Best Player Available
“WELL TO US HE IS!”
Is Right Defense even really that big of a need for us? Mailloux, Barron, Savard and Kovacevic all shoot right for us. Mailloux and Barron in particular project to be part of this teams long term future, so it’s not a long term need either. It’s also not the end of the world if we flip someone over to their off side. It happens all the time.
Long story short, if we pass on high end talent to reach for a position we don’t even really need that badly, I’ll be annoyed.
This basically confirms that they’re drafting Michkov if he falls to 5, right?
…right?
Drafting for need in the top 10 is dumb. Habs aren’t a right D away from contending, so should draft best available. Obviously if two prospects are nearly identical need should be considered but that isn’t the case.
I expect something similar to last year, Draft a player then make a Hughes trade to fill a need.