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Originally Posted by HockeyInTheHimalayas
I think the question should be, What could Calgary do to move up into the top 3 picks?
Jonathan Drouin at potentially the 3rd overall pick is going to be franchise changer (Of course he may go earlier). Absolutely the most skilled player in the draft, with world class hands. I would even go as far as saying, in terms of pure stickhandling ability his hands are the dirtiest even across the last 3 drafts. Not only did he outscore Mackinnon in the regular season by 30 points, he continues to do so in the playoffs as well. The point differential in the playoffs is also trending towards the gap widening between the two as Mackinnon had a great start to the playoffs, but Drouin tied him and has taken the lead now.
Playoffs:
Jonathan Drouin 16GP 11G 23A 34PTS
Nathan MacKinnon 16GP 10G 21A 31PTS
Regular Season:
Jonathan Drouin 49GP 41G 64A 105PTS
Nathan Mackinnon 44GP 32G 43A 75PTS
After watching Drouin's slick, slick hands at the world juniors, and reading the articles about his teammates and coaches raving about his pure skill and work ethic, it's hard to imagine there is a better player in this draft than him. I really wish the Flames can somehow manage to select Drouin. I understand Mackinnon is a more complete player, but when you can pickup a guaranteed point per game player, and world class offensive player, I would take Drouin in a heartbeat.
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Yes the more I watch Drouin, the more impressed I am...clearly the most offensively skilled player in the draft and I also would be tempted to pick him over Mackinnon...Drouin's hands are unreal...