It's hard to predict the order of the draft for a simple reason: Matvei Michkov. On paper, the Russian player should be drafted 2nd overall, right behind Connor Bedard. However, the situation in Russia complicates things.
Some people even think he won't be taken in the top five!
According to recent reports, Michkov already decided where he wants to play and his making a push in that direction.
Michkov with Ovechkin?
The website Russian Machine Never Breaks shared the news yesterday: Michkov wants to play in Washington.