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Originally Posted by Sandman
I understand your concern, but Belchetz dominates just as much with his speed, skill, and smarts, as he does with his size. I sent a video montage a while back to prove my point:
https://youtu.be/OILA4-bWUoQ |
Belchetz would instantly become Calgary's top prospect if drafted. No question. He doesn't look like a Brendan Gaunce to me at all.
I get that A) People want positional preference, and wingers are lower on the list, and B) somehow big = boring and bust, right?
Martone fell because he was a winger as well, but he was still picked 6th, and is doing well in the NCAA now. I was on-board with taking Lakovic or Horcoff with the 2nd pick last year. Neither player made it that far. Horcoff went 24th, and Lakovic 27th. They are both looking fantastic right now. I still think Horcoff tops out as a really good 3rd line center, but Lakovic is trending towards a top line winger right now (and was leading the WHL in goals last time I checked).
Having skilled size in your top 6 goes a long way.