I have to say Ehlers as well. Doesn't have the two inches extra in height like Dal Colle does but his skill set is better IMO. And his speed, I don't think there's a comparable in this draft in the first round.
Earlier I wasn't as sold on Ehlers because I assumed his point production was directly affected and boosted by Drouin. But I've come to see I was wrong.
I've seen people pumping his tired by relating his speed to Bures. Even if that was half true. Imagine him lining up on the other wing to Poirier. My god.
He isn't that small either. Latest reports have him between 5'11" and just over 6'. Needs some mass but that'll come.
I'll add an honorable mention to Brendan Perlini as well. Has great speed combined with good hands and size. The kind of kid who will transition well to the NHL.
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