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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Merkley was a high skill player in the 2018 draft with some arguing that based on talent alone he should be a top 10 pick. He was reportedly on many teams do not draft lists.
He may have matured since then. Could see a team taking a flyer on him to see if they could harness his potential.
He seems very much like how Flames prospect Jeremie Poirier was touted except there wasn't coachability questions with Poirier.
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Oilers have no issues with taking on these types. I bet he ends up over there.