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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
It looks to me like he'll be a solid 3rd line winger. Doesn't play the 4th line or the 2nd line, but rather plays in the checking line role.
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I think he has 2nd line potential, especially if you imagine Gaudreau banking pucks in off his head & setting him up for the odd goal. He's the perfect guy to groom to play with our diminutive guys because he actually has half-decent hands & can make some room out there for them. Just needs to work on his skating... As has been pointed out, they said all the same stuff about Lucic in his draft year. Similar numbers, similar draft position. If handled correctly he could top out as a similar player.
Should Smith go back to junior this year? Is he eligible to play in the AHL? He'll be 19 in the fall, right?