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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
I heard he led his league in goals/points prior to the draft. Why was he only taken with the 8th pick of the bantam draft? Size?
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Big issue was probably if he was willing to sign with a WHL team or not. As a US born player, college more likely route and it looks like he was getting consideration for the USNTDP. Teams don't usually draft an American with such a high pick unless they know they can sign him.
His father and uncle played for Spokane so likely might have been his preferred choice of WHL teams. Agent/representatives might have even spread rumors that he wouldn't go to the WHL to help Spokane get him.