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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Of the top three forwards, I think Bennett has the best chance of going back to junior. This isn't a slight against him just that he needs to get stronger and bigger. He's also 7 or 8 mos. younger than the other two. If he gains 15lbs. over the summer as Monahan did, things could change though.
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Yep. And you wonder if that downgrades him for EDM. We know they love to play their high picks right away. Draisaitl's size makes him look a lot more NHL ready than Bennett so is that another reason why they might favour the thick German? Do they really have the patience to take Bennett and send him back when they desperately need a big 2nd line centre right away? Bennett is a driving, competitive player which they do need but his average size does nothing to help their huge need to add size/strength on the top two lines. In some ways Draisaitl and Dal Colle fit their needs the most. Unless MacT thinks he can add size through trade/free agency they may see size/strength as the tiebreaker at the top end which may push Draisaitl/Dal Colle further up their list.
Can't friggin wait for this draft.