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Originally Posted by _Q_
Not saying I don't like Corban Knight, because I do, but you guys need to seriously temper expectations for him. The guy hasn't played a minute of pro hockey yet. He's good, but there are way more players ahead of him right now in our system.
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Corban Knight from what scouts have said about him has terrific vision with the puck, great defensively, solid skater, great on the draw, and likes to chirp and aggitate other teams top players. Most even think that he can step into a 3rd line role this year.
This sounds like a Dave Bolland type player to me. If his vision is what the scouts say it is he could easily develop into a Craig Conroy with an edge. I think you a really deminishing how good he was in the NCAA, by far the best amature league.
Another thing I would like to mention is that people are saying knight was a 5th rounder we traded a 4th rounder for him, how is he worth more than the Flames 2 recent first round picks?
Well last I looked Gaudreau was a 4th round selection and is valued heavily over those aforementioned players. I take very little stock in draft position, but rather how they developed. Knight when drafted was playing Jr A in Alberta, in those 4 years of college he developed into a point per game, 2 way center. His draft status should have no bearing on how good of a prospect he is at this point in time.
If draft slot is how you value prospects Jamie Benn would have never made it to the NHL...