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Originally Posted by Imported_Aussie
Beyond 3 it depends on where they have everyone ranked, but it likely means a D like Chuchryn or a LW like Tkachuk or Dubois. If they get Chuchryn, I can see them leaving him in juniors as they have a crowded blueline and it may be a good year to trade veterans and try out the closer to graduating D in the system. They can get trade returns on veteran D/package prospect D to look for a solution in the forward ranks (or a goalie?). if it is a LW, it will depend on how NHL ready they are in camp, but I think there is a drop in the forwards after #3
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Chychrun - NHL size, skating, skill. I think he's NHL ready like Ekblad and Hanifin were. I think by halfway through the year he could be top 4 for us.
Tkachuk - NHL size, skill, already plays pro style.
Dubois - NHL size, skill, skating, already plays a pro style too.
Chychrun and Tkachuk I'm fairly sure could play. Dubois not as convinced on but wouldn't surprise me if he could make the NHL, especially if we're weak on the wings come training camp. Nylander I don't think would be NHL ready, he's too slight at this time.
Because of the size at the top end this year a lot of them will make the NHL right away. Most of them have NHL size and skating right now.