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Old 06-22-2012, 10:19 PM   #394
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Originally Posted by fotze View Post
Not to rain on anyones parade, as I think about this pick.

How many huge skill guys grow into their body and become what I am hoping for his upside?

Mario was big and he was Mario for fatas sake, so that doesn't apply to this situation.

Rick Nash was always good, no lower league baloney.

I can't think of any skill player who is huge and came out of nowhere. Penner maybe.

Has hockey been as heavily scouted ever as these days?

Jamie Benn is the only comparison I am seeing. Also Eric Daze.
He's the youngest player in the draft. It's not like he's 19 and just came out of nowhere...
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