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Old 05-08-2021, 02:58 PM   #369
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I would bet that if all the leagues were playing - and those that did play had full seasons - that the top 8 would look very different. I mean, there were some lists in 2015 that had both Kylington and Andersson in the top 10 during the initial preseason draft rankings, and they both ended up getting picked in the 2nd round.


There are always risers and fallers. Some players in those top 8 would have a poor season, or simply not take that big step forward, or have others below them take bigger steps.


This draft is really going to be difficult to predict. That's why I am not going to fall in love with any of the prospects (I mean, I usually don't anyway).
Very true. I know I keep harping about these players, but there’s some quality OHL talent in this draft (Stillman and Pinelli) that could really surprise on draft day. Those two are top-15 talents, at the very least. And of course, there’s more around the world that would rise or fall if it was a full schedule. As in-depth as scouting is these days, it’s hard to predict what a prspect will be based on what you saw in their D minus 1 year.
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