Have to say I think that is a brutally terrible write-up by THW. Normally expect a bit more from them.
In their own 'Next Ones' article they describe Poirier as 'A More Physical Alex Tanguay'. Nothing but praise for his skill, speed, playmaking, shot & the only critique is 'consistency', which arguably applies to most prospects that age. His added experience on the RW factors into our needs as well.
Eric Roy is a steal in the 5th round. In Monahan we got the boy that everyone thought we should go for. In Klimchuck we get the local boy the media was pining for us to get.
ShinCanuck was passed over by most of the teams in the NHL. Get over it.
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