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Originally Posted by Ashasx
If we took a sub point per game forward at 4th overall, I think somebody would have to restrain me.
It's not even like he's a big player. He's below average in height.
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Many arguments for not taking Virtanen that early, but PPG & height shouldn't be anywhere near the top of the list.
He is 6'1" and already a very solid 210lb and plays like a freight train & one of the best skaters in the draft - the fastest in testing at Top Prospects game - forward & backward skating. Not to mention his shot is dynamite.
It's not where I'd necessarily take him either (although I would contemplate), as much as I like the kid as a prospect. More of a gut feeling when prepping the mock, given the Burkie Factor.
As far as PPG he does have 56 P in 58 G on a deep Hitmen squad.
Of note, in 2014 he has 26 pts in 22 GP thus far. In january he had 20 pts in 14 GP, 13 being goals. Can definitely envision him on Monahan's wing eventually.
FYI: Many scouts have Virtanen approaching or possibly surpassing Draisatl on their lists.