Zykov at 22 is a bit of a reach IMO, but I think he should be there at 28 & I would be very happy to pick him. Definitely needs to work on his skating, but he has an extra year to do that. He's a smart, driven kid & has great hockey sense & physical tools. Maybe 3 years away IMO but could be very good if his skating improves.
At 22 there are some other players that we should be able to snag. I feel Ryan Pulock's stock is dropping (was top 5 at the start of the season, didn't produce as much with his wrist injury & weaker team), so I hope to pick him at 22. He would be an absolute steal there.
Mantha sounds lazy & has attitude problems, according to reports. 50 goals is 50 goals, but how is he going to play when the going gets tough in rebuilding Calgary?
I've been saying it over & over, but I 100% would be over the moon with Monahan/Pulock/Zykov in the first round.
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