Draisatl is nicknamed the German Gretzky for a reason; when he has the puck he completely dictates the pace of the game. His vision & playmaking are his strengths. His game isn't based on athleticism as much as hockey sense.
He couldn't be a more stark contrast to Virtanen, who scouts describe as the best & fastest skater in the draft with a high-end NHL calibre shot. When he chooses to he plays a strong physical game. I've seen him listed as 6'1", 208lbs in places (roughly Iggy's size). On paper he fits the bill of exactly what I would be looking for in a player to add to our prospect pool. It just concerns me that so many scouts are so adamant that he's not in the same tier of player as the top 3 (or 4 including Draisatl). Is his consistency an issue? Is it a Brendl/Fata scenario where a player has all the tools and no 'took box'? Why do scouts have a reservation about him when he sounds like he could be a pure sniper?
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