People questioning Bartschi's game weren't sure if he had a good or elite skill set. Most everyone thought he'd be an NHL regular though. None of those flawed players who put up a lot of points in Juniors are all that comparable because Bartschi's game is very well rounded. His point totals this year point to elite, which means the Flames might have a real gem.
He reminds me of Phaneuf's trajectory. Phaneuf was drafted to be a good all-around defenseman with some offensive upside, but proved he had an elite skill set the following year.
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