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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
So yes, Nylander may end up as a 70-80 point finesse winger. But if we turn that down for a guy who has "potential to develop into a dominant two-way defender who could challenge for multiple Norris trophies" in Chychrun, or a 6'6 Mats Sundin in Brown, or a guy who has "potential to be a perennial NHL all star" in Sergachev should we be disappointed? How could we be?
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Aren't we getting a little carried away now? We've gone from "possible" number two guys, to perennial all stars and Norris candidates? Nylander a top 15 player in the NHL?
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I think Ashashx said #6 is the most disappointing position in the draft and New Era seems very Debbie Downer on the upside of the second tier but I see it very differently. I like the players in the 4-10 range a lot. I'd be happy with most of them.
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Personally, I like the 4-20 range. I think you will get a quality player in this strata. I think they all have strengths, but they all have weaknesses. I don't see any great players, but I do see some pretty good support players available. I don't think seeing these kids for what they are is being a Debbie Downer. For the past year we have heard that there are three really good players in this draft, then a next stata of anywhere from 12-15 players that could be good players. To me that has always read as three possible 1st line players and then a group of possible 2nd line players. I think there are elements that are building this draft up to levels that expectations will just never meet. I would rather we went into this with a realistic take on these kids, and if they over-achieve, it is a bonus.