I don’t think any of the D in this draft are considered “franchise altering”. They could be franchise altering but there’s no clear cut guy like that. In fact, not many D prospects that I can remember in recent years are considered “franchise altering”. Even Makar, who obviously is, was 4th overall and no one thought he’d be who he is today. Otherwise he would’ve been a no brainer 1st overall. Victor Hedman was considered franchise altering in his draft and it proved to be true. Ekblad was too and he’s had his moments of yes and no. I don’t think he’s altered the franchise.
I don’t think drafting Tij ahead of Buium or Dickinson is the same as drafting him ahead of Hedman or Ekblad on draft night. But who knows, Buium could be the next Adam Fox. I just don’t think it’s a huge stretch on draft night.
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