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Originally Posted by timbit
Kind of baffling how Poirier is getting more votes than Kuznetsov when the latter was drafted,earlier, in the 2nd round, 2 weeks ago.
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I think it illustrates that fans like players with a high ceiling. GMs understand that you have to build a full roster, and it takes all kinds of players to build a good team.
But fans want the sexy players, the point producers and PP guys.
Poirier is a flawed player, but with the potential to be a top pairing offensive defenseman. Some feel he is the steal of the draft. Some feel he is the most talented defenseman in the draft. But unless he learns how to play defense, he will never see the NHL.
Kuznetsov is not as sexy and doesn't have the offensive potential, but he is a better all around player. He is far more likely to play in the NHL but has a lower ceiling - probably a bottom pair or middle pair guy.
Fans are always going to prefer the Poirier types - more hope and excitement attached to them.