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Originally Posted by fatso
Assuming the draft order remains the same, I see the Flames picking either Reinhart or Draisatl. Florida takes Ekblad. The Oilers will take Bennett if Buffalo passes on him.
While the Oilers have a million needs, more than size or skill they need intensity and leadership. From what I understand Bennett offers that more than the others of the top-4. If Buffalo takes Bennett, the Oilers will take Draisatl and we will take Reinhart. If Buffalo takes Reinhart, the Oilers will take Bennett and we will take Draisatl. And if Bufflalo takes Draisatl (which is very possible), Oilers take Bennett and we take Reinhart.
Hm... seems our choice is contingent on what Buffalo does. Maybe we should move to that #2 spot.
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Well Bennett may not be ready for a couple years. The pressure is on for EDM to turn the corner at some point here. They lack a big #1/2 centre and Draisaitl could fit that need as early as next season. They may not prioritze intensity and leadership in an averaged sized player as much as you think they should.