how the draft SHOULD go. MVPA

You wish. Michkov not dropping past 9, and probably not past 6. I’d say there is a 50% chance MTL grab him if SJ don’t, and Arizona and WSH could definitely grab him as well if they get lucky enough for him to drop

I doubt the blues pass on MIchkov. They aren't afraid of taking Russians

Folks need to stop pushing Wood on the Blues, it ain't happening. And no, he cannot play C, even in college. His hockey IQ is nowhere near where it would need to be and he's slooooooooooooooooooow. AND he doesn't go to dirty areas anyway.

I can also promise Leonard isn't making down to anywhere near #19.

Edit: Ah, I see what's happening now. Trojan Horse mock. Gotcha.

I'm 100% sure Detroit takes him if he is still on the board at 9. More likely he doesn't get past 5. Since Montreal is willing to drop back if Michkov is available at 5.

I doubt the Habs will draft Dvorsky at 5th if Michkov is available
If the Habs are dead set on not taking Michkov
I expect they will trade the 5th to Washington who will select Michkov
They could probably get Washingtons 8th plus Lapierre for the 5th (Michkov)
Then they can take whoever remains from Dvorsky, Leonard, Benson, Moore or Reinbacher at 8th