It kinda feel weird editing that Gorton says something like don't fall in love with the character without the offensive output, then cut to him( was it Gorton still?) pointing Martin Lapointe out... I mean Lapointe was a tremendous producer in junior ( not 10th overall for being a grinder) and he was a decent point producers for the dead puck era and his role...
I think this is the biggest difference in draft philosophy I'm seeing with this new team. Our most successful role player recently drafted is Lehkonen. The guy broke Alfredsson's SHL playoff goal-scoring record before becoming a middle-six forward and defensive specialist in the NHL. He was drafted with offensive skills in mind, like his shot, whereas a DLR was drafted because of his maturity and defensive poise, size and skating ability. All seemingly character and physical traits with a pretty clear expectation of being a great role player but nothing more because of his lack of skillful attributes.
most of the players drafted this year have that "difference maker / competitive" character they are looking for, but also have some key skillful attributes to them, be it offensive awareness, puck handling, Hockey IQ, shooting, playmaking, etc.
