Matvei Michkov, one of the most anticipated prospects in the upcoming NHL Draft, made a monumental statement in an interview with Match TV. The 18-year-old Russian expressed his desire to play hockey at the highest level in North America and stated that it would be a dream come true to play in the NHL. He also confirmed his presence at the draft, which will take place on June 28 in Nashville, Tennessee. Many have compared him to other great Russian players such as Alexander Ovechkin, but Mishkov is determined not to be distracted from reaching his full potential. He believes that by working hard and improving his game on the ice, he can become a better player. The Canadiens have the fifth pick in this year's draft and many believe that if they select Mishkov, they will get one of the best players in recent franchise history. It remains to be seen if the Canadiens will select Mishkov with their first round pick, but fans have reason to be excited about what he could bring to their organization if they choose him over another prospect. While there are some risks associated with selecting an 18-year-old Russian prospect, Mishkov seems ready to take on whatever challenges come his way at this point in his career and prove himself to be one of the best players in this draft. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/MTLhockeynow/status/1659620433736392704'> </a></blockquote></div> <a href='https://www.marqueur.com/news/index.php?no=238057' class='link_marker' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Credit: Marker.com</a>