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Originally Posted by Tinordi
Baertschi's ceiling is the highest among remaining prospects and there's little to indicate that anyone else is more a of a "sure thing" to override that. It's not crazy to vote for Sven under that framework.
Poirier is a great prospect but his ceiling isn't as high. Likewise Granlund. Considering that Sven has played actual NHL games and showed that he's close to being a full time NHL player should disabuse anyone of the notion that the other guys are better prospects at this point.
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Sven doesn't have any "framework" yet. Still hasn't whole heartedly bought in to the fact that there are other facets to the game, that he needs to learn and have the drive to succeed at before he can become an NHL player at all. Racking up a few points in 50 or so total games doesn't negate that fact.
Offensive talent/ceiling doesn't always make the player. Plenty of past players who had real talent weren't able to become players because of they weren't able to develop a full game. Sure, teams may sign these one dimensional players, but at the end of the day they aren't going to contribute to the team winning. People are totally missing the point here of those who may be voting for other prospects.
Perhaps you've stored Sven away on your untouchables list, because of what he
did in a few games, but he still has a ways to go. Also Granlund may have a more similar ceiling to Sven than you may think, but I think he's got a better grasp of a 200 ft game, and is getting it done offensively as well.
Should just change the rankings to most talented prospects poll.. There are other factors that play in.