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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I think he still goes #1.
To me the intrigue starts at #2
On pure talent, it's probably Michkov, who could be the best Russian player since AO.
But the risk factors on when you get him over are there for sure.
And he's a winger not a centre.
So I can see it going something like: Bedard, Fantelli, Carlsson, Michkov. The team taking Michkov will have to wait, but when he comes over he will likely be a star immediately.
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I think Fantilli will challenge Bedard for first overall. Fantilli is dynamic like Bedard and Michkov, but he has qualities that those 2 don't have: size (6'2"), and physicality. Fantilli might just be the best skater in the draft as well. Bedard is putting up 2 points-per-game in junior, but Fantilli is doing that in college against older players (albeit on a much more talented team).
I think Michkov will go where you put him, or even a bit later due to Russian concerns.