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Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef
great post, its amazing how people want all these things then when they happen they complain.
"need to draft a #1 center" - that's his potential
"need to draft players with high potential" he has that
"need to pick up a 2nd rounder" - done
"trust Weisbrod's plan" - this was Weisbrod's choice
seems like alot of people just like to talk and suggest solutions but when push comes to shove its all just lip service.
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This is exactly why I'm heaping praise on this pick as if I took several doses of E or something.
It's exactly the type of pick that everyone on here has been ranting for years about making. We all should be excited. He does have some warts, but not in regards to his play. Talent wise he is very close to Gaudreau, but is a big center instead of a shorty. This is exactly what everyone has been wanting for the last decade. If he had his growth spurt earlier (and been in the OHL accordingly), he wouldn't have been available at 14 let alone 21.
Teravainen isn't a home run pick either. He was the beneficiary of some media hype for sure. He has skill and would've been a decent pick, but his being a shorter guy that profiles more out to be a winger is not as high of a priority as getting a skilled Center.
Skill wise, Jankowski has everything that we would hope for. Good Speed, Size, Hands, Playmaking ability, and shot. The only negative is that he grew 8 inches the past two years and wasn't drafted in the OHL. That's pretty much it.