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Originally Posted by Locke
I still cannot believe that the Oilers took Draisaitl over this kid and he fell to us at 4.
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I can understand Ekblad going 1st. I can understand Ekblad being picked ahead of Bennett. He was an exceptional defenseman, and in hindsight, he's proving that he was deserving to be the 1st overall pick, and only halfway into his 1st season to boot!
I can understand Buffalo picking Reinhart over Bennett. It was pretty much a wash between these two guys all along. Some people said Reinhart and some guys said Bennett was better.
What I cannot understand is how Draisaitl got picked ahead of Bennett. The Oilers needed size now but I feel that Draisaitl was that much behind the top three in terms of talent and impact he'll have in the NHL. Much remains to be seen, but even if you needed a big centerman you still take the best player available and pickup size through trades or free agency. I don't think Draisaitl is going to make much impact in the NHL, especially as much as Bennett or Reinhart and definitely not as an Oiler.