Turnaround in Washington and it could change everything for Matvei Michkov and the Montreal Canadiens

Among the prospects who might still be available at the fifth spot, we find the Russian forward Matvei Michkov.

However, even though some clues may lead us to believe that he could be the Montreal Canadiens' first choice, the chances of him coming to America as early as next season seem very slim because he is under contract with the SKA of St. Petersburg in the KHL until the end of the 2025-26 season.

This would mean that if Kent Hughes were to announce his selection, Michkov might only arrive in Montreal in the fall of 2026. Let's just say that these three years could be long for the fans of the Canadiens

However, as reported by Cédrick Gervais, of Marqueur.com, It is possible that we may witness an unexpected turnaround in this case.

As reported by Russian journalist Daria Tuboltseva, the Washington Capitals made a nice surprise announcement last week when their 2022 first-round pick, Ivan Miroshnichenko, terminated his contract with the Omsk Avangard in the KHL in order to join the NHL team as early as next season.

This could have an impact on what Matvei Michkov might do if he was drafted early in the upcoming draft.

Could he do the same?