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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
When watching that, keep in mind that NHL defensemen are bigger and faster. Yes, Barkov can use his size and skill to dominate in the Finnish league, but it will be very different in the NHL where he won't have a size or speed advantage.
And to those who look at his size and drool, he is NOT a Mark Messier type. He is more of a Sundin or Jokinen type - big, but not overly physical, and without dominant speed.
I have a very bad feeling that Barkov is going to be nothing more than a decent, 2nd line type player in the NHL. It is just an opinion, but I am praying that they stay away from him.
MacKinnon's skills are far better suited to creating a dominant NHLer
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I don't think you need to remind anyone of that. Similarly, I don't think anyone needs to remind you that a player's physical development doesn't stop at 17. At the time of the clip he had turned 17 a couple of months ago. We're talking about kids and how they project to be when they're mature.
As for bad feelings and good feelings, I have no idea. He could be the biggest bust in the history of hockey for all I know. I'm not a scout. Barkov is the guy I've watched so that's who I talk about. I'm not qualified to start "praying" for or against picking anyone.
Sundin is an okay comparison. Never heard anyone bring up Messier. Craig Button's comparison is Dale Hawerchuk.