From ESPN scout Sonier;
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Pick analysis: Poirier is an excellent, hard-working forward who gets knocked down in this draft class mainly because of his awkward skating style, which takes too much criticism. He has an excellent stick and in-tight skills, showing a knack to score goals. His character is very high. -- Sonier
Team analysis: Compete level, skating and puck skills make him attractive. Huge scoring improvement this year, doubling his goal total. A point-per-game player. Goes to the dirty areas and takes hits to make plays. Calgary is building a solid base with hits picks this draft. -- Starman
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His name surely caught fans by surprise but not scouts apparently.