I think this is all crazy talk. If Ekblad is Verhoeff's ceiling then that's a good player but no way I'm taking that over a kid that's done what McKenna has in junior. I'm not really surprised a 165lb skilled kid is having a bit of a tough time defensively against men and I simply think some of these pundits are reading too much into the fact that the early translation hasn't been seamless. November rankings are just for clicks anyway as all that counts is the body of work after their season is over. McKenna possibly sliding may be the best thing that can happen for the Flames.
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