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Originally Posted by Beatle17
Interesting take. Why do you assume Couturier is going to top out as a 2nd line centre? Is that because of where he currently plays on the Flyers? Why does he play where he is on the Flyers and in what way is that hampering his chances to put up the points that you figure is needed for him to become a 1st line center?
I am just curious for your take on this player (Couturier) and how you are comparing him to the 2 players in the discussion. I am also asking as I have my own theories of why Couturier is where he is at, and what his future position will be on the Flyers versus what type of player he would be on another team in the league.
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He was one of those big kids that was almost a year older than other players in the draft year that didn't really improve in his last season of junior wich is a red flag and why his stock dropped. Also his skating is just adequate. It's just my opinion but to me he looks like an ideal 2nd line center because he's talented and has a good two way game but maybe not the elite skills you would ideally want from your 1st lind center. Not saying he's a bad player because he's going to be a good player but you can't deny there are some similarities between he and Monahan and that's why I lean to Lindholm because of the higher potential upside. I would still be happy if Monahan was picked because he would be immediately the best center prospect the organization has had in decades but Lindholm from what I have read it a better offensive talent and my belief is you always take the more offensively gifted guy when you are picking between two closely matched players.