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2020 NHL Draft: Looking for hidden gems in the QMJHL
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Ryan Francis — Center
Now we’re getting to a more classic case of a guy who’s been overlooked. Ryan Francis entered the season as a short 5’9” right winger projected to go anywhere between the fourth and sixth rounds. Mind you, he only had 32 points in 64 games the season before, so maybe it wasn’t too surprising — short forwards gotta score their way into being overlooked for their height.
Then a funny thing happened. Ryan Francis became Cape Breton’s first line center, and put up 72 points in 61 games. By now some are ranking him as high as around 40
I think the original poster was referring to Ron Francis. Eric Francis - that's not funny at all! It'd be sweet if this kid turns out to be like another Ron Francis.
So here's a bit of a review, paraphrasing with some of my own thoughts sprinkled in:
He's very shifty, a small player but can use that to his advantage. A playmaker first, he's a great puckhandler and stronger on the puck the his frame would indicate.
Loves to hold the puck to try to make the great pass, perhaps too much at times.
Making it to the show would be on his offensive ability moreso than defensive. However, he's demonstrated that he can centre a top line. Given the opportunity he could setup.
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Seems like a puck dominant forward whose strength is in transition and playmaking. I like the sound of that. Justin Williams comparison interesting too.
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Yup, at this point in the draft, just swing for the fences. Grab the guy with the most upside you see, even if you think there's a slim chance he gets there
Yup, at this point in the draft, just swing for the fences. Grab the guy with the most upside you see, even if you think there's a slim chance he gets there
Yup, drives me bonkers when any draft pick is used to draft players that might have a good chance of being an NHLer, but only project to being replacement level. Those kinds of players can be signed at league minimum pretty much at will.
I'd rather go for the guy that is boom or bust, even if the bust potential is high.
Fortunately, it seems like Treliving buys into this theory as well.
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