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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
My worry with Nylander actually grew due to his combine results. The more I have digested it, the more I question him as a good selection at 6.
His fitness testing was sensational. Why then, does McLeod look like the guy with the non-stop motor who is driving that line? Nylander's motivation off the ice is top-notch, but on the ice it makes me worried. Also, since his fitness testing is so good as compared to his peer group, does this mean he has what I would call a considerable advantage, yet has really not out-shined the other guys who are likely to be selected at that spot?
It isn't like I would panic or be disappointed in selecting Nylander - he definitely has skill and I think he would probably be a decent scorer in the NHL if he hit somewhere between his floor and his ceiling. I am just really, really iffy on him being a no-brainer at 6. I think there are better prospects that fit what the Flames are hoping to build as an identity, but he wouldn't be a 'bad' pick at 6 either, and one I could live with.
I just think that the Flames should pick the guy who will have the best career, and the guy who best fits the team moving forward (essentially BPA), more so than who is going to make the team right now or who fills an immediate need in the lineup.
Nylander is definitely interesting, and he (along with Keller) are the two 'sexy' pics, but I am just not convinced he is the definite guy at 6 at all, and feel there are probably better fits who have just as high of ceilings.
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Matter of opinion. Those who watch and voted on OHL All-Star teams didn't think McLeod was better.
Nylander was named to the 3rd team while McLeod was not on the list. He outscored McLeod in the regular season and in the playoffs. McLeod is no longer on anyones top 10 list while Nylander is the favorite at 6.
It's fair to say his good fitness goes along with him being the better prospect.