I think Nylander claims the top position. Might be more suited as a winger but I think his offensive skills mixed with his skating will end up separating him from Reinhart very slightly. He might not be big or know how to play defense but that's not entirely different than Kane was when he went 1st overall. It might not be all that different than Kane vs Turris in their draft year actually. Kane was the most dynamic offensive player in that draft but many had Turris going 1st overall because he had a bit stronger 200 foot game and wasn't as small (and he was also fast) but ultimately Chicago picked the biggest offensive threat and it paid off. Not saying Reinhart ends up like Turris but I think those who pencilling him in 1st overall will give him the edge because he's bigger and has less holes in his game over Nylander. Ekblad falls below them like Jones did because he's a defenseman. My predictions for the draft.
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