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dmcilvan

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I agree 100% with you markov. I definately don't think he deserves to be #2 as I'd have reservations ranking him in the top 4. I just can't see how he's more hyped than Johnson or Brule.
 

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Nice to see Martin Hanzal make the 'rising' list. He showed me a ton of potential at the U18's.
 

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markov` said:
My comments about the list: the hype around Pouliot is ridiculous.
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I sort of disagree. I don't think Pouliot has been overly hyped necessarily. Yes he is ranked number 2, but is he really hyped?? To be honest, I think Pouliot is worthy of this spot, where as a few months ago I didn't. He has really grown on me. The few times I seen him he really impressed me. He is really smooth and slick in every way, and I think his game will translate well to the pro game. I think Pouliot will show he deserves this ranking more so next season in the OHL. I think he will most likely lead the OHL in points next season. I could be wrong, but I'm usually not.
 
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BigAl said:
I sort of disagree. I don't think Pouliot has been overly hyped necessarily. Yes he is ranked number 2, but is he really hyped?? To be honest, I think Pouliot is worthy of this spot, where as a few months ago I didn't. He has really grown on me. The few times I seen him he really impressed me. He is really smooth and slick in every way, and I think his game will translate well to the pro game. I think Pouliot will show he deserves this ranking more so next season in the OHL. I think he will most likely lead the OHL in points next season. I could be wrong, but I'm usually not.
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I don't know how a scout in his right mind can rank Pouliot ahead of Jack Johnson. After seeing him play at the Under 18, I just don't get how this guy can be picked later than #2.
 

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Yeah I still don't understand Pouliot ahead of Ryan. Pouliot has risen ever since Sudbury was eliminated and he stopped playing hockey. Now that''s hard to figure out how he's rising.
 
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Brule is a bit low... In the end I really think he'll be a top 3 pick. Pouliot could unseat him as the 2nd forward taken, but I don't think he will.

I don't think Bourdon goes top 10... unless a team really needs a d-man in the 8-10 range...
 

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Brule is a bit low... In the end I really think he'll be a top 3 pick. Pouliot could unseat him as the 2nd forward taken, but I don't think he will.

I don't think Bourdon goes top 10... unless a team really needs a d-man in the 8-10 range...
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ISS has Brule at #3...

Dont worry markov, Pouliot will not be drafted 2nd overall. I can assure you of that!
 
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markov` said:
My comments about the list: the hype around Pouliot is ridiculous.
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I don't think Pouliot is over-hyped at all since no one knew who he was at the start of the year. He got where he is because of his play (which I really like) not because of hype. If anything, Brule is the one that's been hyped all year long.
 

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Johnson after Brule ... why ?

I've the second pick in my league ... and I'm just more confused.

I need a good center and a good def. So, I just want the best player.

Now, Johnson is after Brule ... why ? What's new since last month ?
 

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Where Martin Hanzal could be draft? I love the way he play at the WU-18 Championships, but it is enough to be in the top 20? Just curious to see your opinion...
 

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faucon said:
I've the second pick in my league ... and I'm just more confused.

I need a good center and a good def. So, I just want the best player.

Now, Johnson is after Brule ... why ? What's new since last month ?
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Look at the Centers available - Brule (,Pouliot) and Kopitar. Kopitar is at 6 since February - that´s not a 2nd overall.
So it depends on how much you like Brule. If you think he can dominate at the NHL-level, you should pick him. If no, then take Johnson.
I would take Pouliot or throw a coin ;)
 
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faucon said:
I've the second pick in my league ... and I'm just more confused.

I need a good center and a good def. So, I just want the best player.

Now, Johnson is after Brule ... why ? What's new since last month ?
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Take Jack Johnson and run. He's as safe as they come, and the sky's the limit for him.
 
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Fozz said:
I don't think Pouliot is over-hyped at all since no one knew who he was at the start of the year. He got where he is because of his play (which I really like) not because of hype. If anything, Brule is the one that's been hyped all year long.
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I have not seen him do anything to justify a top 5 position. Brule and Ryan were real offensive threats and outscored Benoit Pouliot. And the fact that Pouliot just had one good year is a good reason not to take him before #5. Look how Ladd was drafted too high. People got excited about him and his only good year, look at how poor he's playing this year.
 

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Hanzal ... #12

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Where Martin Hanzal could be draft? I love the way he play at the WU-18 Championships, but it is enough to be in the top 20? Just curious to see your opinion...
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For May, Hanzal is the #12 (ISS).

He was #27 last month ... big jump (+15) !
 

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I agree with most of the list, including the rising and falling players. I would have added Tom Pyatt to the rising list however; I don't see how he couldn't have improved his low ranking with his performance at the under 18s. As one scout said to me after the tournament "that wasn't the same player I saw in the OHL."

I wouldn't be surprised to see Hanzal picked in the top 10 over Zagrapan, especially if there's a team looking for a big skilled centre, and what teams aren't? I would also not be surprised if Bourret cracked the top 10, and Bourdon dropped a few spots. Still, I think the top 10 list is pretty close.
 
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