Lots of top end picks have been defensively responsible before getting drafted. Couturier in 2011. Brendan Guance in 2012 was called the best defensive forward in the draft if I recall. Lindholm, Monahan, and Horvat were all considered excellent 2-way forwards.
I know that several of players have developed a 2-way game as well despite their scouting report. I recall Seguin having more question marks on defence than Hall at the time of the draft. I simply put more faith into Nylander staying the course, rather than developing defensively.
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