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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
So a weaker, smaller Sam Bennett then? I'll take the bigger, stronger winger that is arguably the most naturally skilled player in the draft. That said I would rather Keller than a defenseman.
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Why do you associate smaller with weaker? Both players have very little muscle currently, but both have plenty of room to fill out and neither projects as a physical player. I think the player whose game is more physical (Keller) is more likely to put on the muscle mass needed to battle in the corners.
And I would argue Nylander is less naturally skilled than Keller is anyways. Matthews is the most naturally
skilled player in the draft... Nylander isn't even close to his level. Keller is arguably second, as is Laine, depending on which you value. Nylander is probably 4th.
And the Flames won't pass up players for being "redundant" if they are the BPA - not in the first round. Second having multiple versatile players is never a bad thing. Give me a team full of "Bennetts" all day. The focus on Nylander shooting right should be a very small consideration for the Flames.