2023-06-28 15:22:59
“The league is convinced that Montreal will not select [l’attaquant russe Matvei] Michkov», reports The Athletic pundit Corey Pronman in his latest mock draft released Wednesday, the day of the National Hockey League (NHL) amateur auction in Nashville.
NHL Draft coverage on TVA Sports begins at 5:30 p.m.; the amateur auction will begin at 7 p.m.
Thus, Pronman predicts that the Habs will pronounce the name of Austrian defender David Reinbacher in fifth place.
“Looks like it’s between Reinbacher and Ryan Leonard,” Pronman said. There are people across the NHL who believe it will be the first, others who believe it will be the other. I think they really like both players. Historically, in this situation, teams prefer the defender.
Obviously, the choice may be different if Adam Fantilli, Will Smith or Leo Carlsson slips to the fifth rung.
The Canadiens had a meeting with Matvei Michkov and his personal translator in Nashville ahead of the draft, and according to Hughes, it went well.
It remains to be seen if Hughes will decide to draft fifth overall or if he will be able to move forward or back.
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