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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Liljegren has some similarities to Kylington but
1) He is consistemtly ranked higher than Kylington was, so the risk may be lower. Liljegren is still seen as a top ten prospect, Kylington was seen as a 15-20 pick.
2) He plays more of a physical game like Letang, Giordano, and Doughty. Kylington is pure finesse.
3) Shoots right, which means his only systemic competition for a spot is Andersson (and Fox, who has his own flaws). Top 4 RHD are highly valued in trade... If Liljegren and Andersson (or Fox) pan out, you could get a hefty return, helping fill any future positional need. I believe Liljegren will likely be the best pick we can make at 16 with his upside. You don't let Kylington or Andersson change that opinion.
4) Kylington is no sure thing himself. Having more bullets in the chamber is never a bad idea. And even if he were a sure thing, that's not exactly a strong argument against Liljegren... if you could draft Gaudreau 2.0 wouldn't you jump on it?
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Plus the kid had mono this season.
Ask anyone who's had it, it kicks the snot out of you.
IMO if Liljegren is still on the board at 16 Treliving should cartwheel all the way up to the podium before calling his name.