He was sure ranked high early in his draft year - November rankings had him at 7 overall ahead of Ristolainen, Lazar, Pulock, Domi and Nichuskin.
Mid Term rankings of North American players had him at 5 - ahead of Nurse, Mantha, Horvat, Rychel, Compher and Hartman.
He fell steadily throughout his draft year, a few articles I googled had him 12 to 15 in June pre-draft. Went at 24 in deep draft, wonder why the drop over the course of the year besides the attitude questions.
I am happy, think more upside than Granlund, seems to be scoring well in the AHL. I think he is the more skilled player, does he pan out who knows, worth the gamble.
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