Aug 16, 2022 · Overall I think there's a really good argument that Michkov would go 1st in every draft from 2017 onwards. Him having the most Russian factor ever (signed long term, Russian war shit, etc) combined with another borderline generational player being in the draft keeps him #2 and he could fall further because of the Russian stuff or a tough year.

Mar 4, 2024 · On talent, upside and pedigree, Michkov looks like he’s going to be a prolific, point-producing star in the NHL. The pedigree is two of the most productive teenaged seasons in KHL history, a goal per game in the MHL a full year out from his draft year, and record-chasing international play at the Youth Olympics, Hlinka Gretzky Cup and under ...

Jul 4, 2023 · Torts is going to make sure that Michkov is benched during the entire first period of opening night for the 2027-28 season after Michkov disrespects the sport of hockey by pulling off the Michigan in overtime of Game 7 of the 2027 Stanley Cup Final.

Jun 24, 2024 · Bedard isn’t McDavid level, but probably above Eichel. Michkov was the main competition for Bedard, talent-wise. The only reason he dropped as far as he did was the Russian factor and that he’d already signed a long-term contract with SKA. Michkov coming over early is for sure a coup for Philly, and he’s a serious offensive talent.

Jun 29, 2023 · Seravalli: "The belief is third party officials, including Michkov’s agents, are in touch with SKA St. Petersburg about Michkov’s future, where it is possible to negotiate a settlement or buyout of his current contract, which would pave a path for him to arrive in …

May 5, 2023 · Here’s a link to my scouting report on Matvei Michkov I released yesterday. This is my analysis after watching over 20 games/condensed games of his from SKA-Neva, HK Sochi and Kapitan Stupino. I also watched 1 SKA game at …

Dec 8, 2021 · If Michkov stays through his KHL deal, he would be drafted in 2022 and come over at the end of the 25-26 season whenever his KHL season ended - that's the exact same situation that Kuzy ended up being (comes over at the end of the season 3 years after being drafted).

Michkov is good but he's definitely got his flaws. I found his vision to be elite but his play under pressure to a different story. He looked world class against slow teams but looked like a complete liability against fast forecheckers (which isn't surprising as a 17 year old in a men's league).

Jan 3, 2022 · Connor Bedard and Matvei Michkov for the 2023 draft People are already making the comparison with these 2 guys similar to Crosby, Ovechkin and Malkin as 1st and 2nd overall superstar generational players (not necessarily in style of play but in star power).

May 15, 2023 · Columbus isn’t taking Michkov, their president of hockey Ops has literally said they’re taking a C and it makes by far the most sense for them to do it. They’re most likely taking Carlsson, and we’re probably taking Smith as he’s now seen as more or less equal to Carlsson with a little less defense/size and more offense.