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Originally Posted by Wastedyouth
One of the biggest issues is this archetype of player usually shows some level of offensive skill in junior or during development. Even the worst offensive dmen that are good defensive players still were able to put up decent points in their junior years.
Maceo shows zero offensive ability against his age peers, this typically means he will be less than useless in the NHL. An old school no talent goon, if that. And even those old goons used to put up offense in junior.
It's really alarming they took him in the 3rd. Hopefully it was a lack of icetime and opportunity that is what lead him to being a black hole on offense.
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At least Chris Tanev, Brenden Dillon, Artem Zub, Jamie Oleksiak beg to differ.
It's also not like 80th was a reach either. Bob Mckenzie had Phillips 74th. Elite Prospects had him at 60. Central Scouting had him at 60 amongst NA skaters. Let the prospect cook a little before you completely write him off.