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Originally Posted by SeanCharles
Too high: Ciona - What am I missing about this kid? I usually have a strong handle on all our prospects but know next to nothing about him and he is in our top 15.
Too low: Bell - I think he has the tools to be a middle six F.
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Ciona is 6'3", tough and gritty as hell, and has advanced leadership qualities- he was given the C this year for the WHL Champion Seattle. His skating has improved notably since he was drafted, and he managed to put up impressive offensive numbers this past year in the WHL, with 75 points in 63 games- good for 30th in scoring, albeit as a 20 year-old. In last year's rookie camp, he was named "Best Player" by the coaches.
He likely won't be a top-6 player, but he's the type of role-player teams will covet, as you need character guys like him.