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Old 06-02-2021, 12:27 AM   #702
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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz View Post
I am fairly surprised that Ayrton Martino isn't ranked higher than he is. I've seen many reports saying that he's the fastest/best skater in the draft. He's also a playmaker (which tends to translate well), has a high hockey IQ, and had good overall production.
Players with these attributes tend to succeed in the NHL. He's small, but he's not overly physical anyways.

I wouldn't be surprised if he goes way higher than projected. I also wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being a steal.
I think Mackie Samoskevich is in that same boat, and I wouldn't be surprised to see one, or both of these guys in the first. To a lesser degree, I think Red Savage will be a big riser as well. Lots of first-rate defensemen in the USHL that will surprise too, methinks.
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