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Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)
problem with Drouin is that we already have smaller wingers both on the team and coming up as prospects. Hudler, Sven, Gaudreau all project likely to be in our top six around the same time as this pick is making an impact. The flames would be getting pushed around like the oilers out there if you add drouin to that mix. I would like some bigger bodies in Mackinnon/Barkov.
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Drouin is EASILY a class above any of Gaudreau or Baertschi or Backlund. Dude has hands for miles.
It's a tough choice, I'm not sure who I'd take between the two, I think Drouin is more explosive but Mackinnon is more defensive while still maintaining a solid overall offensive presence.
The question I think boils down to, how bad do you think the flames will be next year? Are they McDavid bad? If so, maybe you take Drouin or Jones this year and Mcdavid next year. Seeing as the flames aren't going to be a competetor this year, drafting a center a year later isn't a high priority. It isn't like we need a center for our elite wingers anymore. We don't have one!
That said, I think with the Blues or Pens pick we need to pick a d-man. Don't wanna fall in to the same trap as the oil where they never picked Defence.