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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
This is the opposite strategy of what the team should have. Being big is a plus, but should not be the determining factor in drafting a player. If the player is skilled, can skate, and has produced as a junior while also happening to be big then great. But drafting size for the sake of being big is the wrong strategy.
I am happy you are not running our draft.
(Edit: Nothing against Wallinder who's actually a fine prospect but because he actually combines skating and skill with size. 19 is still too early for him though. Drafting size for the sake of drafting size is the issue. )
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Beyond that, drafting a player at 19 for a need that you identify today is just stupid.
It's probably 2-3 years at best before you see this player compete to make an NHL roster. Who knows what the team's strengths and weaknesses will be.
Just draft the best guy at the game of hockey.