Can someone explain to me the fascination with Lawrence? I may be biased but in my uninformed analysis, he still looks like Backlund to me. Are there intangibles to his game that I don't see that puts him above McKenna? Is the USHL that much a better league than the WHL? I am totally fine with taking Lawrence if the Flames decide he's the best player for the team but I'm still struggling to see what makes Lawrence a better pick over McKenna? Is it position? Hopefully that isn't the only reason. Where would Lawrence be ranked if this was going into the 2025 draft that was loaded with centers? How would he rank? Would he still be ranked 4th? Top10? Top 20?
I don't want the Flames to take Lawrence cause he's a center only. I just don't know what intangibles Lawrence has over McKenna that tips the scales in his direction.
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