Craig Button on Lapierre:
"A complete two-way centre who can play in every square inch of the ice and be very productive. Outstanding sense and feel for all situations, with the ability to process quickly."
Projection: Elite No. 1 Two-Way Centre
Comparable: Patrice Bergeron
Zary:
"The definition of a Swiss Army knife-type player. Very good sense and skills but his understanding of all situations and ability to contribute in all of them defines him as substance over flash."
Projection: Swiss Army Knife
Comparable: Elias Lindholm
Mercer:
"Dawson is a plug-and-play player. He can play centre or wing, and that adaptability allows him to move around the lineup and contribute. Competitive with very good skills."
Projection: Top-Six, Two-Way Centre/Right Winger
Comparable: Blake Wheeler
Gunler:
"He's a talented goal-scorer who has the ability to score in multiple ways. Has been wildly inconsistent, but as he matures his goal-scoring skills could prove to be very valuable."
Projection: Top 6 Scoring Winger
Comparable: Tyler Toffoli
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