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Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary
Size doesn't necessarily equal a great player tho.
as mentioned on other threads, there are great players who are 'average' sized. I TT was projected as a high pick, and if the draft was rerun, the same article that points out Janko's position hasn't changed, shows TT jumping up to 11th.
at this point, you can only compare the two as they progress to the NHL.
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No size isn't everything. But if you like two prospects about the same I think you take the bigger one every time. Bigger, stronger players are harder to shut down, they are more likely to power through checking. If a big, strong player is skilled it gives them two ways to beat defenders, through their size/strength and their skill. Bigger, stronger players can more easily protect the puck as well. Big, strong centres are needed to defensively handle the Getzlaf's, Toews's, Malkin's, etc. The Flames clearly lack size up front and strength on the blueline.
A big #1 centre fits our long term needs far more than TT.