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Originally Posted by Red Menace
Like anyone else I am intrigued by the size. But my major concern is that we all know how much of a bias NHL scouts have towards bigger players, they will inevitably overrate these types of giants. Yet despite that, Kanvig wasn't even ranked in the top 200 of many major lists. So it leads me to believe he is a really really bad hockey player. This type of player should not be picked in the 3rd round when there is still talent available, these picks should be made in the last 3 rounds when teams are going for the Hail Mary pass.
That being said, he is a Flame now and I wish him all the best and hope he can wear the flaming C one day.
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is central scouting not a "major list"?
from the article linked just above you
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Rated by Central Scouting as the 112th-best North American skater — after being slotted 194th at the mid-season grading — the Athabasca native had expected to be plucked in the fifth round, maybe even as early as the fourth.
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The guy was already in their top 200 and then jumped an additional 82 spots. It's not surprising to think a team would have a quick riser rated even higher if they noticed the potential sooner.