Quote:
Originally Posted by Flamenfame
Simply because they're 17 year olds playing in pro leagues in Sweden and Finland . All the scouts have seen them multiple occasions and they're not judged by stats but skating shot defensive ability and probable upside. Makar is probably the fastest and best skater in this draft and his puck carrying ability is huge. No way Foote should of went ahead of Valimaki as he is far superior in all those regards compared to Foote. His dads reputation got him selected there.
|
I agree for the most part but Vegas selecting Brannstrom ahead of Valimaki and Liljegren is a total head-scratcher to me, a happy one though