MAJOR: the Columbus Blue Jackets may have just revealed their selection at the third overall pick
With exactly one week to go until the NHL Draft, scenarios for the unfolding of the first round are in full swing.
It is always difficult to have an exact picture of what this famous night will look like, and that is even more true this year, with several surprises already announced, especially with the presence of a certain Matvei Michkov.
There is currently only one certainty and that is to hear Connor Bedard's name at the top spot overall with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Although theories suggest that Adam Fantilli could have his second place stolen due to an ordinary World Championship last May, it seems almost certain that he will land in Anaheim at second place in the draft.
Where uncertainty takes shape is from the third selection overall belonging to Columbus Blue Jackets. The organization has immediately expressed its interest in drafting a center player, which means everything should be played between Leo Carlsson and Will Smith at this position.
Whereas many believed that American Smith might catch Trevor Timmins' eye, co-director of recruitment at Columbus, everything finally points to Carlsson as the organization itself seems to have unveiled its game ahead of time with an intriguing post about the Swedish player.
- Columbus Blue Jackets
Given the Jackets' interest in selecting a center, this post puts its finger directly on a player who would fill this need, not just any player but one that is predicted to be chosen among the top-5 of this draft class.
This means that the San Jose Sharks, who hold the fourth overall pick, could greatly influence the fate of the Montreal Canadiens with their selection. If they were to go for a homerun and choose Michkov, it would mean that Kent Hughes would have his preferred player with Smith slipping to fifth place.
This scenario would be nothing short of perfect for the Montreal organization!
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