Back to players... Had a chance to watch the London Knights/Plymouth Whalers game today. My thoughts (keep in mind it was just one game)
Horvat - he fits the bill as your prototype big Centre. Definitely has the size most here would want. He was good on the draws in this game. They stick him right in front of the net on the first power play unit and he works for rebounds, etc. He is not a dynamic jump off the page talent though. He's one of those guys who if he was a few inches shorter he wouldn't be a first rounder.
Domi - pretty well the opposite of Horvat. He is very dynamic. Great first step and the ability to blow by defenders. Good shot as well. But he's short. Don't see him as a centre in the NHL. He got hit pretty good at the end if regulation but came back fine in ot. He's one of those guys whose a bit too intense right now and can take dopey penalties but also really wants to win. He is more likely a first line talent than Horvat, but not as a centre.
Zadarov - he's big. But he can skate. They use him on the 2nd power play unit so he's not one of those giant plugs who gets hype because of his size. He's still a bit of a project but has a very high ceiling. Can be quite the hitter. They were talking about how he had 2 fights in his first two games before they had to talk to him and settle him down. And get him to playing hockey. He's a bit sheltered with the Knights as they don't use him as shut down guy or a top offensive guy at this point.
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