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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
I don't really like Gawdin or Ruzicka here. Ruzicka with a total no show in the playoffs, huge red flag in my mind. Treliving still questioning his compete level. He's got a lot of improvement to show before he's anywhere near ranked this high IMO. Gawdin is one of those overage dominators. So it'll impress those that love just looking at the stats. But I question how high his upside is. I'm not convinced he's worth voting for in this range either.
I think guys like Tuulola and Lindstrom make more sense here but I guess most don't agree.
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He was an overager yes, but was lights out in the playoffs and won WHL playoff MVP. He's got some grit and compete to him and plays the type of game that suits well for a bottom 6 role.
The list of overages that put up big points in juniors only to fade against pros is a long one but I dont think given his resume that an 11th place vote is really a stretch.
I do agree with you that Ruzicka needs to show some more heart but I have Gawdin, Lindstrom, E2 and Joly pretty close right here. Shinkaruk too but I just dont see him getting into any games this season and getting let go after it.. I dont know enough about the new guys and cant vote for the Russians if they are looking like locks to play back home. Lomberg is an AHLer - love the the way he plays though.
I do think Joly is a bit underrated here. Kid had a huge 2nd half to last season and has all the tools.