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Originally Posted by The Original FFIV
Tippett has low hockey iq and profile looks eerily similar to Jake Virtanen. Pass on this guy, you either have hockey iq or you don't, it's not something that is learned. Don't mind swinging for fences but not on a guy like this.
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Did you determine this yourself? I don't pretend to know these players inside out any more than I read but I have read more that he's an explosive offensive player than low IQ (apparently he could use his teammates more effectively). Eerily similar to Jake Virtanen would mean that he has question marks around fitness and commitment to the game as that's what's held Virtanen back more than anything. I realize he's a one dimensional player (coaches can work on this element) but guys like Kessel can still be incredibly useful providing you are not counting on them to be your franchise player and leader (where Toronto went wrong). Not every player needs to have Selke trophy qualities. The organization really could use a finisher and this kid projects to be the best pure sniper in the draft.