However, if scouts around the league feel the same way, that Ekblad doesn't have franchise Dman potential and is a level below Jones, I don't see him going 1st overall. This could explain why Florida is wanting to drop 4-6 spots... draft the dman they feel has equal potential (Fleury) and gain another asset.
I don't believe Buffalo drafts Ekblad at #2. They have a lot of solid young dmen in their system. They're taking 1 of the Sams IMO.
Does Edmonton still choose Draisaitl if Ekblad falls to #3?
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