If by tomorrow, the Habs do not have one of Bedard (as long as he isn't drafted one can dream lol), Fantilli, Carlsson, Smith or Michkov, Hughes needs to go.
Michkov is the best Russian prospect since Ovechkin. He is by far the 2nd best player in this draft and would be 1st overall 90% of years. Even accounting for the Russian factor, how do you not pick him if there at 5?
Will Smith is the only player other than Bedard and Michkov that has 100 pts potential. He has higher ceiling but somewhat higher likehood he busts vs Fantilli/Carlsson.
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As for Bedard, life is really unfair. Hawks had this whole scandal with Kyle Beach and should have most likely forfeited several 1st as a result. They traded their superstar this year. What do they get in return? The chance to draft a generational talent.
Habs who have had 1 70 pts player in the last decade, 1 80 pts player in the last 26 years get the 1st overall in the worst draft ever.
I mean the last time we had a 40 pts guy other than Suzuki and Caufield was 3 YEARS AGO!!! How pathetic is that???
Bedard is a game changer. In a couple of years, he would be the first player who scores 70 in a single season in 30+ years. He will win MULTIPLE Rocket Richard trophies. Likely more than 5.
His junior career is even better than McDavid considering his is 7 months younger (January vs July birthday) and the surrounding cast in Regina was garbage. Not saying he will be better than McDavid but he will definitely challenge him.
Draft year:
Bedard: 143 pts (71 goals) in 57 games... 2.51 PPG
McDavid: 120 pts (44 goals) in 47 games... 2.55 PPG
Last edited by Nicko999; Jun 28, 2023 at 4:34 AM.
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