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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Don't disagree about your observations about Pronman but I also enjoy reading different POVs. Similar to Button - he has his list, and it's his views. He doesn't get caught up in trying to create a list that aligns with others. I like looking across a few different views to help challenge my assumptions about certain players.
What I do like about Pronman is generally he values upside and skill. Which is entirely my view on how you should approach the draft - home run cuts in each round. Draft for franchise altering potential, not guys to play in your bottom 6. Ceiling over floor every time.
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Pronman overvalues upside and skill. He sees potential without seeing limiting factors. He loves him the small skilled guys, not recognizing that the game requires some size and toughness. There are only so many positions on a roster for guys who are 5'10 and weigh 175 pounds, regardless of how skilled they are or how fancy they can be with the puck.
My philosophy is draft guys that have the greatest potential to be NHL players. I prefer certain skillsets and physical make up, but draft guys that have a future. Games are won by having depth and the ability to roll line-after-line. Always take the best player available on your list, but do so with the intent of drafting an NHL player. That doesn't mean passing on all small guys, just knowing when to pick them. That also doesn't mean drafting only coke machines either. Guys need to be able to skate and think at the NHL level to be NHL players. If a player does not have those minimums, then its a hard pass.