Last minute monster statement concerning Connor Bedard and Matvei Michkov: this could change everything.
The name of Matvei Michkov continues to generate a lot of buzz as the 2023 National Hockey League draft approaches, particularly among fans of the Montreal Canadiens, because with the 5th overall pick, Kent Hughes has a perfect choice to settle this debate.
Draft or ignore this generational talent?
Over the past few hours, the highly reputable expert Corey Pronman probably made the most striking statement in this case.
He stated that Michkov has greater potential than Connor Bedard.
Wow. You read that right.
Several fans of advanced statistics are indeed of his opinion, but you can guess that it is still a text that causes a lot of reaction.
For your information, Michkov's stats in the KHL are downright unprecedented for a player his age.
He added this:
His skills and offensive instincts are truly incredible. He's a scoring chance creating machine. He's a unique player, with the potential to create immense amounts of offense in the NHL if everything falls into place, which is not certain yet." - Pronman
Let's add this statement to those of experts who mentioned that he is possibly the best draft-eligible prospect since Connor McDavid, on par with Auston Matthews.
Others outright assert that he's the best prospect from his country since Alex Ovechkin.
Before ignoring him in the draft, you need to seriously consider it.
Credit and details:
| POLL | ||
JUIN 7 | 1881 ANSWERS Last minute monster statement concerning Connor Bedard and Matvei Michkov: this could change everything. Which one would you draft if these players are available with the 5th overall pick? | ||
| Reinbacher | 94 | 5 % |
| Michkov | 1570 | 83.5 % |
| Dvorsky | 78 | 4.1 % |
| Leonard or Benson | 139 | 7.4 % |
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