Should MTL move down between 8 and 10

If Kent Hughes and Nick Bobrov don't want Michkov, MTL should trade down and draft one of Reinbacher/Dvorsky with a lower top 10 pick and add a late 1st/high 2nd.

Would WSH, DET or STL want to move up to draft the player they really want? WSH is interested in Michkov, and DET/STL have their eyes on Moore.

What would they give for MTL 5th overall pick?

I think if Michkov is at 5, we move 5OA to DET for their two 1sts and take Reinbacher @ 9 (assuming he's still available then) but imo 9&18 should suffice for 5OA.

We should also move our 2nd and 3rd for the 1st TOR has (BOS pick) and then we end up with four 1sts this year.

We also have three 4ths and two 5ths so moving up later in the draft can happen and we really condense the quality of our picks this draft.

At that point, I'd try to trade down in a situation where we get a whole other 2023 first. I'd definitely stick to Michkov though, and I wouldn't be surprised if they do stick at Michkov.

I would stick to Michkov, and Reinbacher won't go past Arizona.

I think Arizona will pick Benson because he's Geekie winger. They moved up in 2022 to draft him, they really like him. Drafting his winger makes sense IMO.

18 might be too much to move from 9 to 5, but that would be great. Maybe MTL add a 2nd or 3rd to balance it out.

STL have the 10th overall and two late 1st (Dallas and Toronto). I would do 10 + one of those 1st for 5.

Bobrov is the most connected NHL scout in the KHL. If he says we should pass, i think we should pass. Otherwise, i agree we should pick Michkov.

I posted a trade on the trade machine page where DET sent us 9&18 for 5 and got an agreement from a DET fan so it's possible.

Detroit REALLY like Moore, but so does Philly. If DET want to secure him, they should trade up.

What if their guy is not available anymore at 9?
It is sooooo risky. Just pick your guy. When you draft in the top 5 the prospect pool is limited. Each team will have their favorite guy.

I would keep 5 if Smith is available. If not, however the draft goes, one of Benson/Michkov/Moore/Dvorsky/Reinbacher will be available at 9. I'd be fine with any of those, and MTL add another 1st.

It is easy to say I am fine with but if the team see big red flags for 3 of these players during the combine. You drop 9 and the prospect left is a walking red flad. You need to take someone lower on your list.

You are idea seems good but it is always so complex to trade picks in the top 10.