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the-rasta-masta · 08-03-2016, 11:12 AM

Just thought it would be an interesting topic considering they were all picked around the same spot in the draft in each of their respective years, all coming out of the OHL. If they were all the same age, how would they be ranked if they were up against one another? Obviously we have seen three seasons of Monahan in the NHL and one (and a playoff run) for Bennett, but lets put that aside and focus on what each player looked like at the time of their draft.

Clearly Tkachuk had the most impressive draft year stats, but how much of that was attributed to playing on the best line in the OHL? It's a sharp contrast to Monahan's draft year, playing on one of the worst teams with very little supporting cast. What I do find most impressive about Tkachuk was his playoffs this year, where he had 2/3 of his regular season goal production in just 18 games compared to 57 in the season.

When it comes to Bennett, he had the second best OHL draft season of the 3, and at some points in his draft year was actually touted with potential to go number 1. I believe that he was actually ranked #1 by Central Scouting going into the draft. What's interesting about Sam seems to be his ability to drive a line and bring that grit and skill, so to me he is probably the number one guy on my personal ranking of the three.

Given the increased value that centres seem to get in the league and draft, I'd have to say my rankings would likely be as follows:

1- Bennett
2- Monahan
3- Tkachuk

I will say I believe many might have a case to flip Monahan and Tkachuk considering their draft years. Where would you have the three ranked as 18 year olds?

08-03-2016, 11:12 AM	#1
the-rasta-masta First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Turner Valley Exp:	How would Monahan, Bennett, and Tkachuk rank in the same draft class? Just thought it would be an interesting topic considering they were all picked around the same spot in the draft in each of their respective years, all coming out of the OHL. If they were all the same age, how would they be ranked if they were up against one another? Obviously we have seen three seasons of Monahan in the NHL and one (and a playoff run) for Bennett, but lets put that aside and focus on what each player looked like at the time of their draft. Clearly Tkachuk had the most impressive draft year stats, but how much of that was attributed to playing on the best line in the OHL? It's a sharp contrast to Monahan's draft year, playing on one of the worst teams with very little supporting cast. What I do find most impressive about Tkachuk was his playoffs this year, where he had 2/3 of his regular season goal production in just 18 games compared to 57 in the season. When it comes to Bennett, he had the second best OHL draft season of the 3, and at some points in his draft year was actually touted with potential to go number 1. I believe that he was actually ranked #1 by Central Scouting going into the draft. What's interesting about Sam seems to be his ability to drive a line and bring that grit and skill, so to me he is probably the number one guy on my personal ranking of the three. Given the increased value that centres seem to get in the league and draft, I'd have to say my rankings would likely be as follows: 1- Bennett 2- Monahan 3- Tkachuk I will say I believe many might have a case to flip Monahan and Tkachuk considering their draft years. Where would you have the three ranked as 18 year olds?