As the NHL draft approaches, various experts and commentators in the hockey community share their opinions and rankings of the available players. While they are usually accurate in predicting the draft order, sometimes they offer unconventional or incorrect assessments. Nonetheless, it's always enjoyable to witness and hear where these players are projected to be selected.
Corey Pronman, an NHL analyst affiliated with The Athletic, holds the belief that Matvei Michkov, a talented right-wing player from Russia, deserves the first overall pick over Connor Bedard. This opinion goes against the consensus among most experts, who have identified Bedard as the clear frontrunner.
Considering the depth of talent in this draft, which is regarded as one of the richest in the past two decades, I anticipate that both teams and fans will be treated to the emergence of these exceptional players on the NHL stage.