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Originally Posted by Textcritic
This assumes that the draft order is a clear representation of player values to the team who drafted them. There are all sorts of factors at play in where a player is selected, and it is never entirely as simple as picking the "best player available," especially after the first round. I think it is a mistake to read into the draft order an equivalent value for each player.
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I agree. It certainly provides a guideline as a starting point. However, there are other factors which can quickly change things.
Maybe a player had some injuries and didn't play as much, making him a higher risk (which apparently may be the case here). Once seen afterwards, where he can be compared to others, that risk can be quickly mitigated.
Maybe a player had some question marks to his game, be it attitude or defensive play or whatever, and once he has a chance to answer those questions, his risk drops and his value rises (for example, Kylington).
The difference between being taken in the 2nd or 3rd round, vs the 5th or 6th, may be as minimal as one question mark about them.
Having said all that, the prospects camp is a very small sample size. And Tuulola viewed well, partially due to his energy level.
So while I don't think we have to follow the draft order religiously, I think we do need to be careful about putting too much weight on his camp showing.
I can't wait to see more from him though. If he looks good in Penticton and in main camp, then his stock will definitely jump.