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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
If anything, he looks bored by junior hockey. Watching his tape, he has the ability to flip a switch and dominate. I imagine the novelty of shredding the OHL wears off pretty quick.
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I would agree with you if this was his draft +1 or draft +2 seasons. Maybe I would agree. This is his draft year. If he can't flip his switch with more consistently to help his team win and also elevate his own personal standings in the draft, then I would be even more inclined to dislike him as a prospect. I find players who don't have that competitive drive in them frustrating as heck.
So I think he is either fairly inconsistent, or he just doesn't have the drive. Those are two pretty big knocks.
I actually don't think that his drive is the problem. He is a kid, and you hope that he becomes more consistent with time and training as he becomes a pro. Still really on the fence with this kid - I should really love him and hope the Flames draft him, but I just can't get myself on board, even though I think he is super skilled. Though William was not the best prospect available in his draft year, I was 'ok' with the Flames taking a chance on him as I did think he had the highest offensive ceiling (or possibly the highest). I just don't like his brother as much, and I thought I would like him even more.