I can't find anything about Kopitar being a bad skater during his draft year.
People also had concerns with Monahan's skating, but only because it was average.
I've seen Draisaitl's skating described anywhere from below average to bad.
Kopitar:
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Big, strong Slovenian born player who spent the 04-05 season in Sweden with Sodertalje. Good skater but could use some more first-step quickness. Excellent over all skill level. Has good size and fine tools. Excellent understanding of the game, good positional player. Has a good shot, can score in many ways. Smooth hands, effective at face offs. Good, hard working competitor with excellent attitude. Has the size but do still need muscle and strength.
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According to the NHL's Central Scouting Service, Kopitar is a big, strong forward who moves well for his size. He has good straight-forward speed but could improve on first-step quickness. He has an excellent overall skill level and an excellent understanding of the game. He has a good selection of shots and can score in many ways.
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http://www.nhl.com/futures/2005draft...cts072905.html
Draisaitl is not comparable