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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
I think it a bit silly to expect a draft eligible player to be the best in the world at his position against players 1-2 years older than him. Serious question, has a draft eligible player EVER been the most impressive player at his position in the World Juniors? Not that I can recall. If he had outshone every defensemen in the World Juniors I think you'd expect him to be the best defensive prospect in 30 years.
Jones was really, really impressive for his age at the WJC. The USA had a very good defense and Trouba is a great prospect (perhaps should have been the highest defensemen taken last year ahead of Murray).
By "best defensive prospect in 10 years" people are talking about how good he'll be in the NHL 5 years from now. The fact he didn't outshine every single 18 and 19 year old in WJC doesn't change his future outlook.
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Out of thanks but wanted to say great posts. This thread is maybe the only thing keeping me excited about flames hockey. (looks like you're excited too, what was that like 7 posts in a row?
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