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Old 05-18-2021, 03:39 PM   #3606
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Originally Posted by TOfan View Post
I’ll acknowledge that you’re likely right, but let’s not forget what Gaudreau and Giordano were when they were 21. Big question marks on both.

As for picking often enough, it’s not a guarantee of success. See 2013 Calgary Flames first round.

Giordano, sure, but Gaudreau was always a very special player. There were questions about whether he could physically handle the NHL but there was zero doubt about his elite skill. Matthew Philips has some nice skill but not at JG’s level.
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