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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Button was on 630 ched last Friday and he touched on the top 5.
- sounds like his top 4 is sort of interchangeable with Reinhart, Ekblad, Bennett, Draisaitl, and Dal Colle in 5th.
- doesn't think you can go wrong with the top 5
- Ekblad is a pillar defenceman
- calls Draisaitl a big time centerman than can make plays and makes it hard on opponents
- really does believe Dal Colle is a big time winger
NHL readiness: - not a proponent of putting 18 year olds into the NHL, but really believes that Dal Colle can hold his own in the NHL next season (qualifies this by saying he won't be successful like MacKinnon)
- Ekblad is most capable for the NHL next year because of maturity (physically, emotionally, and mentally). With the right support, no question can Aaron play in the NHL next year
- Draisaitl can potentially play because he has size and can handle the rigors
- Bennett and Reinhart will be better in 2-3 years time after they physically mature (which can be said about all players)
- Reinhart might be able to because the cerebral part of the game is so advanced
- because Bennett mixes it up physically, he is not ready for the NHL because of the style he plays
- Button qualifies this by saying that is his opinion and Bennett may still might be able to contribute to one of the top 5 teams next year
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Just to be clear, which Button said these things? I assume it was Craig.