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Originally Posted by automaton 3
iirc Button had Nylander's comparable as Joe Pavelski. You might be underselling by comparing to Eberble/Hemsky.
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I used those players as stylistic comparisons. Soft high skilled forwards.
Furthermore, I don't think i'm selling Nylander short with those comparisons. As much as we love to hate the oilers, Eberle is a consistent 65point winger and Hemsky is a career 50ish point winger.
If we do happen to draft Nylander and he put up 50-65 points a year, that's an amazing pick for us.
IMO I don't see Nylander as a Pavelski type player. Pavelski has way more grit and is always in the dirty areas (corners and the in front of the net). I would say most of the goals Pavelski scores are within 10-15 feet from the goalie.
Nylander on the other hand is much more skilled, has a better shot and isn't really in the corners or in front of the net a whole lot. If anything I see Tkachuk as a more skilled version of Pavelski. Same type of player, great down low and in front of the net, not the best skater in the world.
The reason i love Keller so much is because he reminds me of Kane and Jonny so damn much. Plus, from the poster who posted it above, Pronman's listed him as the best passer and top3 hockeyiq in the draft.
I really don't care who we draft at 6, in that slot all the prospects are high end talent and it'll really come down to personal preference.