Voted for Deblouw, though I honestly forgot about Coda Gordon. Deblouw seemed so clutch his first year in the NCAA, and apparently is an ace on the faceoff dot and a great PK'er. Coda Gordon has top 6 upside - though I thought his last season was a touch underwhelming (just expected more improvement).
Rafikov over Billins is a good debate. Those who side with Rafikov are doing so because he actually does have the potential to be an impact defencemen in the NHL, and he has size. One of Russia's top young D (Under 18's). Billins might make the NHL, and he might even be a high-impact offensive D, but there are definite questions about his size to make people a bit more apprehensive about his transition. I personally see a PP specialist in him, but he really could end up being a pretty decent D. I feel Rafikov will have an easier time making the NHL and crawling into the top 4. Billins COULD be the next Krug. Tough choice.
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