[polak]

Originally Posted by 868904

Tkachuk is a good player, but I don't see the high end skill there. From highlights, he is skilled for sure, but doesn't look like he has that elite finishing ability. Having said that, he could be a great linemate for Gaudreau, Monahan, and Bennett and would be a very good complimentary piece for the top 6.

As for Dubois, the stats (points and size) are very intriguing, but I'm always wary of QMJHL players. You just never know with them. Watching Poirier in his draft and draft plus 1 season made me think he was a blue chip prospect, but after two minor pro seasons, he looks more like a 3rd liner. I also can't recall the last really good prospect to come out of the QMJHL. Mackinnon has been alright, but I think most expected more from the no. 1 overall. Drouin has had trouble adjusting, same for Mantha. Those were all from 2013. From 2014, Ehlers looks ok and there weren't even many high picks from the Q in 2015. The question for me is, are the QMJHL top prospects as good as their stats suggest, or are they just playing against inferior competition?

Agreed on the Q. I hope they stay clear of prospects from the Q in the 1st round. Seems like they rarely live up to expectations lately.