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Originally Posted by dammage79
I'd say any of the top 4. But....Michkov is inked in Russia until 2026. Fantilli is a NCAA player so who knows if he's keen on signing yet.
So Leo Carlsson is my pick. I believe he could immediately replace Backlund at the 3c slot.
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And the risk with Michkov is also what happens in 2026. Will Russia make a point of keeping him there. He's the best Russian prospect since AO and Malkin and has the potential to change a franchise.
But there is risk there, and a high probability that whatever GM takes him, won't actually benefit from him being on their team. They will be gone by the time he comes over.
I have no idea where he goes, but I'm going to guess around 7 or 8.