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Originally Posted by Bonded
Yeah, if the players are about the same skill wise then take the big guy but size can’t be his main attribute. Teams all want Rantanen’s and Thompson’s but they are rare. The real big guys don’t turn out to be top six guys at a higher rate.
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That’s the point. Size and skill are valuable and are why teams reach for them early as they do and always will.
Reschny is a good pick but has less likelihood to contribute if he doesn’t hit his ceiling where as bigger players can be bottom six talent that is still valuable if they don’t hit their offensive ceiling.
The real big guys don’t turn out all the time but the bigger heavier players can withstand more punishment and deliver it. Look at Barkov 63 230.
You gotta take reaches when you’re not picking at the top of the draft. That’s why this draft was special because of the first tier of center prospects and we fell into the mushy middle missing on all of them. I’m happy with Cole but I would rather any other Center from first tier.
I’m happy to have Cole make me a believer though.