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Originally Posted by nik-
I really believe that Lindholm has the highest ceiling which is elite playmaker with a relentless two way game. Nichushkin has sizzle, but really this is all based on his size and skating ability, which, granted, is great. I honestly think he's become a bit overrated because of some mystique about a next Kovy. He's not bad in any way, but when some people say he's on the level of MacKinnon and Drouin if he didn't have the KHL baggage, well I just don't see it.
I guess Nichushkin has the highest ceiling based on hype? I dunno.
If Monahan's ceiling is a big number one center who can playmake and is cerebral, well then I see that as a more valuable ceiling too ... I guess the determination of "higher" is what you value more.
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I don't think we're getting a bad player with any of these guys. The ability to physically dominate the way Nichushkin can is tantalizing. Lindholm looks like he'll be a great player. Monahan seems to be the least electric player of the bunch, and I want someone to get excited over.
It's emotional and possibly foolish but if this team has lacked anything for the past four years, it's emotion.