Bump^^** Looking back a year later, it’s clear that anyone who viewed Artyom Levshunov as the undisputed No. 2 pick lacked strong talent evaluation skills. Given the caliber of players selected after him, Chicago really dropped the ball with this pick—especially with guys like Demidov, Parekh, Buium, Hutson, Catton, Iginla available. At this point, Levshunov isn’t even a top-10 prospect from this draft class. Outside of Bedard, Chicago’s drafting over the last three years has been questionable at best. They need a serious overhaul of their scouting department and leadership. Of course they could get lucky again and have McKenna’s fall into their laps next year… wouldn’t be surprised.
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