I've only watched the Fins at the WJC, but based on that viewing, I would take Laine over Puljujarvi. Laine seems to have a little more dynamism to his game and I think his upside is elite sniper. He also is bigger and will probably end up playing around 6'4", 215-220. He showed he's willing to play physical at the WJC.
Toews -- check (Monahan)
Kane -- check (Gaudreau)
Sharp -- check (Bennett)
Hossa -- check (Laine)
Keith -- check (Brodie)
Seabrook -- check (Giordano)
Crawford -- ?
I think that would be a hell of a core. I haven't watched Matthews enough but is he really that much better than the Fins? IF we drafted #1, I wouldn't have a problem moving down one or two spots to grab a Fin. Need a win, draft a Fin!
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