Fwiw, I think the rankings systemically under-project guys who are playing outside of their country in their draft year. I know that sounds odd, but when someone is 17 years old and is adjusting to a new style of hockey, a new language, a new culture, is 1000s of miles away from home...it's plausible they don't play their best hockey because it's a huge adjustment that typically takes more than just one season.
So while some people see the ceiling as low...I actually think this player has a higher ceiling than what his stats might imply.
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