Way too much over thinking. Everyone in the sporting world knows that Laf is a better prospect than anyone else in the draft. When is the last time a #1 slot has been this uncontested? McDavid? even he had Eichel.
If there is a clear winner according to all of the pundits, who has preformed at every level and looked fantastic internationally, you take him and don't look back.
Byfield has some of the biggest bust potential in the draft and Stutzle looks like Hischier- fine but not really a game breaker. Laf on the other hand has no weaknesses; he's a strong two way player with excellent puck protection and board play, has phenomenal vision and an absolute laser of a shot. This is the real deal, if we get it we should make the easy decision.
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