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I think be best comparison to Wilde will be EJ... a physically talented defender who has every attribute to be a great #1, but probably never fully puts it together because they lack the high end IQ and consistency. I'd absolutely pick Wilde at 16 without hesitation... I don't think he makes it that far though.
For the Avs, I think 16 will be a very solid spot to pick. There should be some good D prospects sitting there, centers with very projectable 2nd line upsides, or wings with dynamic abilities. They should be able to have choices in each of those groups, and make a very solid selection. That isn't to say they can't hit a landmine with the pick, but the landmines out there should be very avoidable.
For the Avs, I think 16 will be a very solid spot to pick. There should be some good D prospects sitting there, centers with very projectable 2nd line upsides, or wings with dynamic abilities. They should be able to have choices in each of those groups, and make a very solid selection. That isn't to say they can't hit a landmine with the pick, but the landmines out there should be very avoidable.