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Originally Posted by lanny9
You don't think he will go up against the biggest of men on a team? That is how the other coach will play against him guaranteed. Wear him down if he plays at maybe at tops 190lb. I don't think with his frame(looks to be small boned) he is going to be a 200lb+ player, if he did I think it would take a lot out of his game. I am simply not sold on him as I am maybe the other three in the draft, especially in the Western Conference. If he is what is left at 4 you take him but if you have a chance I think you take the other three.
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Well depends who has the last change doesn't it? And Backlund seems to defend fairly well against the big centres at a similar size to Reinhart/Bennett. Tenacity, hockey sense and skating can equalize some of a size disadvantage.
There's also the fact that Bennett has breakaway speed combined with high skill. Will the Thornton's, Getzlaf's, etc be able to keep up with him when we have the puck? That can turn the matchup into our favour at times. Size is a big factor for me but you don't seem to be taking into account any other attribute. Bennett can be a game breaker with his speed, skill and competitiveness.
I keep waffling on these kids. Right now I think I prefer Draisaitl to Reinhart.
1. Ekblad
2. Bennett
3. Draisaitl
4. Reinhart
5. Ritchie
That is my ever-changing list of preferred players.