How could anyone over take bedard. For years we’ve been hearing about how he’s the lock number one, he’s like mcdavid or Matthews. He’s an nhl super star in waiting. His performance has backed that up. I don’t see how he doesn’t go 1.
It’s basically the McDavid vs. Eichel thing. Both Bedard/Michkov are rare prospects that would go 1st in basically any year, but one is decidedly better as a prospect, even if it’s not by light years. There will be some kind of comparison of who is better because that’s just what happens every year, but there’s basically zero chance Bedard doesn’t go 1st, especially with the Russian factor.
Bedard a future top 3 player in the world. It'd be foolish to draft anyone over him, even Michkov. This is looking like a stacked draft, especially for Forwards. Bedard, Michkov, Fantilli, Carlson, Yager, Benson, Dvorsky just to name a few
It’s sad that people will pass up on players only because they are Russian. That said, Bedard will go first overall. Though I wouldn’t be too surprised if Michkov got picked as a kind of “dark horse” type candidate. It’s just hard to imagine that Bedard doesn’t go first.
Bedard would still go first, but michkov was already a risk due to how long he is under contract for in Russia. It would be dumb to pass him up at 3, 4, 5, etc., but it’s really not that big of a deal.
I think Michkov might have a higher iq, but Bedard is physically more talented. Better hands, shot, skating, etc… Plus Bedard is a center, it’s a toss up, you can’t go wrong either way.
@@Elihoffs95 i think fantilli will go second, more of a known commodity. but, i am talking about the 2024 draft, is there a consensus on the top 3 or even the top selection?
@@bijanravanbakhsh3530 sorry, misunderstood that. Aron kiviharju is probably the most highly regarded prospect in 2024 at this point, but no one else is very well known yet.
@@Elihoffs95 word... the hawks are going to stink for the next few years. i was thinking it might be kinda fun to follow some of these kids in juniors and elsewhere. thx for the name, i appreciate it. i now have a starting point.
I would say Bedard is the better player overall and has a higher ceiling I bet you he will be the best nhl player of the next generation michkov will be up there as well dont think he will be better than Bedard tho.
Michkov is better for me. He plays with men while Bedard is still with juniors. But that contract and the situation in russia will scare some teams which is understable. There is teams that cant wait for 3-4 years for him to come over. He will still go in the first round but might not go as a top 5 but that has nothing to do with talent. Him and Bedard is the best players in this draft.
bedard is a tier A+ prospect.. the rest of the top 5 bunch isnt that. but maybe, in the 20 years, someone other than bedard will go down as the greatest player from this draft, who knows.. but right now, bedard has the percentage.
Bob is still the goat
How could anyone over take bedard. For years we’ve been hearing about how he’s the lock number one, he’s like mcdavid or Matthews. He’s an nhl super star in waiting. His performance has backed that up. I don’t see how he doesn’t go 1.
And Michkov has been in the conversation just as long as Bedard, ever since he put up 70 GOALS in 26 GAMES as a 14 year old in a U16 league.
It’s basically the McDavid vs. Eichel thing. Both Bedard/Michkov are rare prospects that would go 1st in basically any year, but one is decidedly better as a prospect, even if it’s not by light years. There will be some kind of comparison of who is better because that’s just what happens every year, but there’s basically zero chance Bedard doesn’t go 1st, especially with the Russian factor.
@@MaGiKFuNgUs57 Bedard put up 84 points in 36 games in the best U18 league in Canada…
Matthews wasn’t nearly as hyped as either of these guys
@@josholsen2108 I guess not in Canada.
people underating how good Matvei Michkov is. Wouldn't be surprised if he is the best player there
what do you think about it now?)))
@@eotheod326 Looks like his crystal ball is operational
Bedard a future top 3 player in the world. It'd be foolish to draft anyone over him, even Michkov. This is looking like a stacked draft, especially for Forwards. Bedard, Michkov, Fantilli, Carlson, Yager, Benson, Dvorsky just to name a few
Looks like this coming season we will get to see Michkov in the NHL, should be interesting
Next Crosby,
Next Ovechkin!
Savior of the Coyotes
It’s sad that people will pass up on players only because they are Russian. That said, Bedard will go first overall. Though I wouldn’t be too surprised if Michkov got picked as a kind of “dark horse” type candidate. It’s just hard to imagine that Bedard doesn’t go first.
Bedard would still go first, but michkov was already a risk due to how long he is under contract for in Russia. It would be dumb to pass him up at 3, 4, 5, etc., but it’s really not that big of a deal.
Michkov is superior. It's the way he thinks the game. It's just beyond everyone else.
Bedards better though
Both are good but Michkov has a contract with the KHL for 3 more years that’s a problem.
@@stephanlai6531 No doubt. But that should only impact mock drafts, not rankings.
@@JD-jc8gp I'll take Connor over matvei, but both are gonna be top 5 players by 2027
I think Michkov might have a higher iq, but Bedard is physically more talented. Better hands, shot, skating, etc… Plus Bedard is a center, it’s a toss up, you can’t go wrong either way.
is there a consensus on who the top 3 for the 2024 draft are? i am a hawks fan, it;s never too soon to start getting familiar with these players.
Bedards going number 1, fantilli and michkov are gonna battle for 2, & 3.
@@Elihoffs95 i think fantilli will go second, more of a known commodity. but, i am talking about the 2024 draft, is there a consensus on the top 3 or even the top selection?
@@bijanravanbakhsh3530 sorry, misunderstood that.
Aron kiviharju is probably the most highly regarded prospect in 2024 at this point, but no one else is very well known yet.
@@Elihoffs95 word... the hawks are going to stink for the next few years. i was thinking it might be kinda fun to follow some of these kids in juniors and elsewhere. thx for the name, i appreciate it. i now have a starting point.
Michkov is gonna be a God.Mark my words he's gonna win the calder trophy😎👍
I haven’t watched the video yet but it kinda seems like the thumbnail answered the title of the video.
Going to watch him play today
It’s Crosby and Ovechkin all over again
Watch Edmonton miss the playoffs by 2 points and then jump to 1st overall pick.
The draft lottery doesn’t work like that anymore. A team can only move up a certain amount of spots; 5 or 10, something like that
You don’t know puck bud 💀
mark my words Michkov is way closer than it appears amd will become the better player.
I would say Bedard is the better player overall and has a higher ceiling I bet you he will be the best nhl player of the next generation michkov will be up there as well dont think he will be better than Bedard tho.
LOL please say sike
Tell that to Eichel and Laine
Michkov is better for me. He plays with men while Bedard is still with juniors. But that contract and the situation in russia will scare some teams which is understable. There is teams that cant wait for 3-4 years for him to come over. He will still go in the first round but might not go as a top 5 but that has nothing to do with talent. Him and Bedard is the best players in this draft.
Michkov has played a grand total of 17 games with “men”… 14 in the khl and 3 in the vhl and his stats have been less than impressive
Your biggest mistake is under estimating Michkov
Columbus for Connor
Not very, Mitchikov will fall out of the top 3.
I hope so he can join the Rangers
It would be a crime if he fell anywhere past 4th tbh
Average Ukraine Fans be like
@@BarDownBoys Are you 12?
@@politicalbandwagon4989 there’s only one reason you’re downplaying the talent of the obvious top 2 pick that is michkov.
Fantilli 2
bedard is a tier A+ prospect.. the rest of the top 5 bunch isnt that. but maybe, in the 20 years, someone other than bedard will go down as the greatest player from this draft, who knows.. but right now, bedard has the percentage.
Saying Michkov isn’t A+ is wild . Look at his stats playing in a MENS league
Michkov won rookie of the month for October 😎👍 Bedard didn't 🤣😂
Michkov also beat bedard as most valuable player🤣😂