would it be fair to say that his NHL comparison is Joe pavelski ???
Not really, Pavs is shorter and much less explosive. Pavs dominates by being extremely smart, calm, and having an extremely good shot.
Dubois is a guy whose game revolves around using his size, speed, and shot. They are both very skilled though.
I see a lot of comparisons to Benn and, while he isn't quite as talented, the combination of size, skating, and skill probably make Benn his closest comparable.
What are the chances he jumps straight into the NHL next season?
I don't see oilers moving the pick at all.
That said hard to see where he is going.
It looks like fan base oiler and Canucks fans think he is better.
Scouting lists tell another story with like 80% having tkatchuk higher, including the mckenzies list.
If the Oilers keep the pick, Dubois isn't getting past 4. He's the type of player Chia wants going forward.
There's lots of good D available at pick #32 for the Oilers to choose from. No point reaching.
and what kind of player is that may I ask?
and what kind of player is that may I ask?
I don't see oilers moving the pick at all.
That said hard to see where he is going.
It looks like fan base oiler and Canucks fans think he is better.
Scouting lists tell another story with like 80% having tkatchuk higher, including the mckenzies list.
It is very tough to say which one is better, but I think Tkachuk being higher on a lot of lists might be due to more exposure. Obviously the scouts that make these lists have seen both play, but there's a strong chance they've seen more of Tkachuk because of the team he plays on as well as having teammates slated to go early 1st round as well.
I know that in the few conversations Chia has had about the 4th OA, he's actually mentioned Tkachuk by name and getting ready to go watch him live, yet didn't really mention PLD.
I could see Tkachuk being ahead all the way to the combine, but I think once Dubois does his interviews and displays his strength and conditioning, scouts may change their mind.
If the Oilers keep the pick, Dubois isn't getting past 4. He's the type of player Chia wants going forward.
There's lots of good D available at pick #32 for the Oilers to choose from. No point reaching.
And you know personally that he wouldnt want a player like tkachuk going forward...?
Seems like a guy pete would like as well.
Of course I don't know personally, I don't hang out with the guy. I shouldn't need to say that.
We can infer based on statements like "want to get heavier", "want to get bigger", "want guys to play heavy on the forecheck", etc.
The thing I worry about with Tkachuk is inflated stats playing on the line he is on. Dubois also has a size advantage.
Head Scouts were asked about Tkachuk's production being inflated. They all said that it's bull. Tkachuk drives the play of the line just as much as Marner.
If the people whose jobs are to watch these kids every day don't think it's a problem, why should HF stat watchers?
If that's the case, why is someone that has 1st overall pick production numbers projected to go 4th-5th overall instead?
Is this a real question??
Have you heard of Matthews, Laine, and Puljujarvi?
Don't forget that Dubois/Tkachuk are top 2 ranked north american skaters.
This year is an anomaly in that the top 3 players are all elite Euros.
In an average draft, Dubois/Tkachuk would be competing for first or second overall.
Head Scouts were asked about Tkachuk's production being inflated. They all said that it's bull. Tkachuk drives the play of the line just as much as Marner.
If the people whose jobs are to watch these kids every day don't think it's a problem, why should HF stat watchers?