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Joey Bones
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Honestly, I would say Stepan with better speed/Bergeron-lite...
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He has Stepan hands? Dont know what to think about that. I think Stepan was a poor mans Bergeron who didn't take core of himself .
From my limited viewing he seems to move around the ice like Cirielli.
Stepan and Bergeron are 'slower' and have that Fox-attribute of reading and placing themselves in the right position. More savvy than speed.
but I really am not an expert on draft eligible players
Joey Bones
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I was primarily talking about the defensive attributes that Stepan and Bergeron bring and the fact that he's smart enough and elusive enough to not take any penalties. Skating wise, yes, I can see Cirelli comparison and possibly Toews (albeit I don't think he'll be as offensive as Toews was).
... And no, he does not have the hands of Stepan, lolol.
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either way, he sounds like the exact type of player we desperately need.
how far out would he be from his draft year? 1-2 years of college? Might line up nicely if Mika is moved.
Joey Bones
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I think so, too. Not only will this selection provide immediate depth at the center position, but he could also easily start in the middle-6 with Mika and Chytil still on the roster (despite any trade possibilities).
I would say that he's a year or two out, as well. More so just one if he continues to dominate.
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Sure hope so. Need some legit centermen.
As for that, Berniers did stand out to me with his draws and ability so suffocate opponent offense.
We need the face-off skill.
Maybe Eklund is the dark-horse, can't say anything about the two-way game.
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Matty Beniers with a hat-trick so far tonight.
I've seen th Cirelli/Bergeron comp on Beniers.
The Toews comparison should have everyone drooling.
Joey Bones
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Dylan Guenther in his first game of the WHL season put up 2G/2A for 4pts, +3 and took 3 faceoffs (winning one). He's a winger.
Mika is a 1C. There are serious reasons to doubt if Beneirs reaches that level.
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Third goal was nice. He's leading the Wolverines in Goals on the season with 9 in 19 games. He is also at PPG as a Freshman.
Johnson has 23 points on the season in 19 games with 7 goals. This is going to be a fun season for Michigan hockey.
Team plays Arizona State again tonight. On the website it says its on Big Ten, but that might only be in certain areas. NY is showing College hoops tonight.
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The belief is that once our wingers develop, we could get by with Centers like Beniers and Chytil. Zone entry mules that play an excellent 2way game.
I know the cap is going to start getting tighter in a couple years. It's hard to predict because we do not know how 'good' some of the kids years will be. If everyone gets bridged, even then, signing Mika to a long term big$$$ deal is scary.
Joey Bones
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Guenther again with another 2G's. Added an assist as well with a +3 and 5 SOG!!
7 points in 2 games so far as a pure goal scorer.
7 points in 2 games so far as a pure goal scorer.
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Just learned there is a player in this draft named Red Savage. This team has to do everything in its power to get him.
Joey Bones
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Finally was able to watch some of these prospects in-depth today. Here's what I got...
Luke Hughes
His best asset is his big frame and skating combo. Superfast for a defender and, if continued development deems it, could outskate any one-on-one situation when he carries the puck up. His elusiveness on his skates is very nice. Can deke around a lot of traffic areas... kind of like his brothers. His positioning is good too, especially for someone that likes to join the rush. After that, everything else is a bit... underdeveloped. His long outlet, tape-to-tape passes need work, especially when pressured. Not overly physical, but will get in the board battles. Seems weak on his stick, meaning that if an opposing player pokes or tries to break up his play... he'll lose the puck. One other thing I didn't like is that driving factor coming in one-on-one. When he skates up with his blaring speed and gets disrupted, instead of driving toward the puck or to the net, he'll tail off and wait for the 2nd man to come to support the puck pressure and get on the forecheck. Not sure if this is because he's trying to get back to his position or he doesn't fight hard enough for the offense he's generating. I think there's a good defenseman here, just not top-pair or elite in a sense. I think he can be a middle pair, offensively leaned two-way defender in the pros, but he's going to need some time in the NCAA.
Carson Lambos
Another two-way type, but feel the offense won't translate as much. Think he's a tad slow on some of the pressurized decision-making. For instance, he'll take a pass and has a slower reaction time giving the pass off to his teammate. I noticed this on the PP, which in hindsight, is good that JYP relies on him to contribute on the PP/PK. Responsibilities will lead to more ice time. His shot is accurate and tends to sneak into spots that a screening forward could clean up. I like his defensive game better than his offensive, though. Will board battle, take the necessary hit and give a hit. He knows how to walk up on a player entering his team's zone and will sacrifice the body to block a shot. He knows how to use the boards to his advantage too. Skating is okay... not flashy and powerful, but gets the areas he needs to be in a quick enough manner. Not sure if he has that end-to-end capability. I think the offensive game needs work and the defensive game isn't far ahead. Just would like to see how he can contribute against men. He's had some consistency issues playing in U20. Not sure because the speed of the game is different or the size of the rink, but he's going to need some time developing, as well. I think he can be a bottom-4 defensive-minded two-way player, ATM.
Brandt Clarke
As an offensive defenseman, his game is quite flashy. With that said, he covers a lot of ground in the offensive zone. He has a very good awareness of the ice with quick and elite hockey sense. He absolutely knows how to walk the line and get threatening shots on net or find the open man. What I love about his game the most, though, is his aggressiveness. He is not afraid to lay a hit or pressure the opposing player coming onto him. In fact, when he should be skating back when the opposition breaks out, he instead will calculate the play and either pressure the closest player that has the puck or he'll read the play and disrupt it by jumping ahead of the pass. These attributes help cause turnovers. Clarke is also incredibly fast and agile on his feet and has a very good possession game. Also has underrated hand-eye coordination. He could be better at the defensive game, but it's not necessarily a weakness. His stick positioning and awareness to close lanes really help alleviate any threats to the net. The only real knock I have with him is his lazy backchecking. When he goes in the offensive zone, gets caught and the other team breaks out, he doesn't hustle with a purpose to go stop the potential threat, thus creating an odd-man disadvantage. Instead, will yell out to a teammate closest to his supposed positioning to cover for him. With that said, he's very vocal on the ice. Always banging his stick if he's open or pointing his stick to help set up plays. He also loves to hit and get under the skin of the opposition. All-in-all, I like Clarke a lot. Think he can be a top-4 aggressive offensive defender with the potential to be a top-pair offensive threat, but needs work on the backcheck. Could use a lot less time in the box, too.
Matt Beniers
Like most have mentioned, Beniers is the purest center of this class. He has the speed and size combo to compete and get in lanes. He's quite reliant on his grind style of work that it leads to most of his offensive, although he is quite skilled in a power forward sense (think the two styles mixed together leads him as a two-way center in the pros either way). He's a strong kid, too. As he develops further he'll be a tough one to knock off the puck. He plays on Michigan's PP/PK so he's a coach's choice. He's also really smart away from the puck and is reliable defensively. Has an active stick that helps close lanes and deflects pucks away. That's pretty much his bread and butter game. Not a flashy player... just gets the job done. Not much in his game to dislike, just give him time to marinate in the NCAA. I think he could be a solid middle-6, two-way center that provides the depth that teams win with. Could be a potential Lady Byng caliber player.
Kent Johnson
Opposite of Beniers, Johnson is a very flashy playmaker that has a knack for pulling off some remarkable moves. His deking ability is superb and can stickhandle with the best of them. He is fast, but I instead love his great edgework to maneuver in tight places and bump off the opposition. I do think he plays like he's stronger than he thinks, though, as he gets knocked down and pushed away pretty easily. In time, Johnson will get stronger which will help his overall performance to reach what he wants to do offensively/defensively. But he does go in the corner to help retrieve the puck (albeit might not be in the middle of the battle). There are times, too, where he'll try to force a pass when it should've been possessed longer. Can't have offensive and neutral zone turnovers. One thing I don't like, too, is that he tends to look down at the puck a lot when carrying. I would hope that this habit could cease because one of these days he's going to get his clock cleaned. He also gets out of position a lot for a winger. Needs to let his center go behind the net on the forecheck. There are some inconsistencies and bad habits to admit and work on, ATM, but he's another player that will need time to hone out the skills along with building his frame. I think, if everything pans out, he'll be a top-6 playmaking winger in the NHL, but there is risk. I don't think he'll be a center.
Owen Power
Lots to like with his hulking two-way game. He has a great size and speed combo and just looks menacing on the ice (even though he isn't a bruiser). His edgework is good and his straight-line speed is very good too. Very mobile that compliments his skillset. Strong shot, albeit he'll shoot into blockers at times. He also has some deking prowess in his arsenal. Has a very good eye for the outlet pass and connects with it. Defensively, he's what you want on the back end, however, I do think he gets lost covering his man in front of the net at times. There have also been a bunch of times where he got beat one-on-one (especially from Cole Caufield). Like the others mentioned above, he's going to need an extra year or two to hone out his game, but he'll be an NHLer. I think he's a top-4 offensive-minded, two-way defender that can contribute to a winning team's depth. He could have top-pair, minute eating potential if development pans out.
Simon Edvinsson
A big, strong defensive defenseman, Edvinsson has a very technical game. Strong on his opponents in the corners and on the puck. One-on-one is solid... looking at the chest instead of the puck when an opponent comes in on him while keeping his ass down and back straight. He'll battle and lay some big hits if necessary. Offensively, he'll dish it off to a teammate unless he has a clear lane... even if the lane has an incoming shot block attempt. Would like for him to have a little more awareness in that regard. He also has these spurts where he'll insert his inner Rasmus Dahlin ability and stick handle powerfully to the net for a shot. It doesn't happen often, though, but it's intriguing. He isn't a bad skater, but he has to learn to make clean starts and stops. He has the tendency to lazily crossover which lags the play behind. He can stutter-step when a very fast player comes at him one-on-one, as well. If say someone like MacKinnon was to come at him with blazing bull speed, he's easily going to get caught. I think he does have some potential to be a contributing NHLer, but right now I don't see the top-pair potential. He's a discount Owen Power, IMO, that needs time to develop.
Matt Coronato
Not sure how he has so many points on the year... very lackluster prospect. He tries to play a power forward game but isn't that strong under pressure. He'll battle in the boards but won't make a hit. He also will shy away from taking a hit, too, almost like he's playing scared. His passes seem to be off the mark and shooting choices get blocked quite easily. When his shots do get off, though, they are heavy and lethal. He has very good straight-line skating ability, but it diminishes with inconsistent edges. Stands around a lot of the time or glides into zones, too. He also has this weird hunch when he skates, almost Lucic looking. Bending from the back won't gain momentum on your edges. Not much motor at all. I would guess that any potential he has will be in the power-forward game, but I honestly don't see him making it in the NHL.
Jesper Wallstedt
A hybrid keeper who is incredibly sound in net, Wallstedt has been probably the most hyped prospect in this class (and rightfully so). He sees the ice very well and is really quick on his feet. He tracks the puck well and traps it, rarely giving up bad rebounds. Lateral movement is also superb and doesn't over/under push when crossing the crease. His puck handling skills are great too (not like Shesterkin's, but still able to send out a heavy and quick breakout pass). He's not overly flashy, but when it comes to a scramble he's very good at engaging the pressure and tracks the puck down to stop play. All-in-all, I think Wallstedt is the only prospect in this draft class that can play next year in the NHL, even though he'd benefit from having a year or two in Sweden to dominate further. He's the only draft-eligible goalie prospect to actually push out a bonafide SHL starter in Rautio to become the starter and succeed. Safest pick of the draft.
Aatu Raty
Similar to Beniers, Raty is a grind style two-way center. His possession game is good and plays a quick, aggressive forecheck/backcheck. He has a heavy wrist shot and can keep pace with play in the pros right now. An attribute I really like of his is that he'll come in one-on-one and make a drop pass to his partner, but instead of getting open, he'll lift or disrupt the stick of the mirrored defender, thus creating a lane for his partner to either shoot or make a clearer pass. It's subtle enough to not get called for interference. With that said, I do think he needs time to adjust to the pro level. There have been plenty of times where he slowly makes a decision under pressure in the neutral zone and loses the puck quite a bit whether it be from pressure in front of him or behind him. Also, he doesn't have the best legs to continue straight-line "go-go" hockey. With a little more development and more drive in his play, I think he, too, can be a solid middle-6 center in the NHL.
Oskar Olausson
This guy does not get enough exposure than he deserves. Offensively gifted, Olausson has great puck handling skills and passing ability. Has a high motor and always wants the puck on his stick. Most will comment on how good he commands a game, but what I like most is his immediate sense for the play. If he sees his teammate out of their position, he'll go and cover and without a blimp in judgment see to the position until his teammate retreats back. Essentially I'm quite impressed with his overall awareness and hockey sense to fully see the ice. He's got a powerful and accurate shot and is a PP specialist. He makes very nifty passes too. I really like to see how he develops further. Could be a beneficial utility player in the NHL down the line, but at best a top-6 scorer/playmaker with killer instincts on the PP. Wouldn't be shocked if he starts to climb the rankings.
Fabian Lysell
Probably the fastest skater in this class, Lysell has a high motor and will work in the corners to battle for the puck. Has incredible stickhandling abilities and can get around a defender with ease. His shot is quick and hard, but not quite accurate. His deking ability is great, too. He's defensively responsible, always keeping his head on a swivel. I would like for him to gain some more strength because he does get pushed around a bit, but overall isn't getting knocked down. He's been jumping around from J20 to the SHL, currently having a roster spot with Lulea. Definitely needs time to marinate, but there could be the next Viktor Arvidsson here.
Luke Hughes
His best asset is his big frame and skating combo. Superfast for a defender and, if continued development deems it, could outskate any one-on-one situation when he carries the puck up. His elusiveness on his skates is very nice. Can deke around a lot of traffic areas... kind of like his brothers. His positioning is good too, especially for someone that likes to join the rush. After that, everything else is a bit... underdeveloped. His long outlet, tape-to-tape passes need work, especially when pressured. Not overly physical, but will get in the board battles. Seems weak on his stick, meaning that if an opposing player pokes or tries to break up his play... he'll lose the puck. One other thing I didn't like is that driving factor coming in one-on-one. When he skates up with his blaring speed and gets disrupted, instead of driving toward the puck or to the net, he'll tail off and wait for the 2nd man to come to support the puck pressure and get on the forecheck. Not sure if this is because he's trying to get back to his position or he doesn't fight hard enough for the offense he's generating. I think there's a good defenseman here, just not top-pair or elite in a sense. I think he can be a middle pair, offensively leaned two-way defender in the pros, but he's going to need some time in the NCAA.
Carson Lambos
Another two-way type, but feel the offense won't translate as much. Think he's a tad slow on some of the pressurized decision-making. For instance, he'll take a pass and has a slower reaction time giving the pass off to his teammate. I noticed this on the PP, which in hindsight, is good that JYP relies on him to contribute on the PP/PK. Responsibilities will lead to more ice time. His shot is accurate and tends to sneak into spots that a screening forward could clean up. I like his defensive game better than his offensive, though. Will board battle, take the necessary hit and give a hit. He knows how to walk up on a player entering his team's zone and will sacrifice the body to block a shot. He knows how to use the boards to his advantage too. Skating is okay... not flashy and powerful, but gets the areas he needs to be in a quick enough manner. Not sure if he has that end-to-end capability. I think the offensive game needs work and the defensive game isn't far ahead. Just would like to see how he can contribute against men. He's had some consistency issues playing in U20. Not sure because the speed of the game is different or the size of the rink, but he's going to need some time developing, as well. I think he can be a bottom-4 defensive-minded two-way player, ATM.
Brandt Clarke
As an offensive defenseman, his game is quite flashy. With that said, he covers a lot of ground in the offensive zone. He has a very good awareness of the ice with quick and elite hockey sense. He absolutely knows how to walk the line and get threatening shots on net or find the open man. What I love about his game the most, though, is his aggressiveness. He is not afraid to lay a hit or pressure the opposing player coming onto him. In fact, when he should be skating back when the opposition breaks out, he instead will calculate the play and either pressure the closest player that has the puck or he'll read the play and disrupt it by jumping ahead of the pass. These attributes help cause turnovers. Clarke is also incredibly fast and agile on his feet and has a very good possession game. Also has underrated hand-eye coordination. He could be better at the defensive game, but it's not necessarily a weakness. His stick positioning and awareness to close lanes really help alleviate any threats to the net. The only real knock I have with him is his lazy backchecking. When he goes in the offensive zone, gets caught and the other team breaks out, he doesn't hustle with a purpose to go stop the potential threat, thus creating an odd-man disadvantage. Instead, will yell out to a teammate closest to his supposed positioning to cover for him. With that said, he's very vocal on the ice. Always banging his stick if he's open or pointing his stick to help set up plays. He also loves to hit and get under the skin of the opposition. All-in-all, I like Clarke a lot. Think he can be a top-4 aggressive offensive defender with the potential to be a top-pair offensive threat, but needs work on the backcheck. Could use a lot less time in the box, too.
Matt Beniers
Like most have mentioned, Beniers is the purest center of this class. He has the speed and size combo to compete and get in lanes. He's quite reliant on his grind style of work that it leads to most of his offensive, although he is quite skilled in a power forward sense (think the two styles mixed together leads him as a two-way center in the pros either way). He's a strong kid, too. As he develops further he'll be a tough one to knock off the puck. He plays on Michigan's PP/PK so he's a coach's choice. He's also really smart away from the puck and is reliable defensively. Has an active stick that helps close lanes and deflects pucks away. That's pretty much his bread and butter game. Not a flashy player... just gets the job done. Not much in his game to dislike, just give him time to marinate in the NCAA. I think he could be a solid middle-6, two-way center that provides the depth that teams win with. Could be a potential Lady Byng caliber player.
Kent Johnson
Opposite of Beniers, Johnson is a very flashy playmaker that has a knack for pulling off some remarkable moves. His deking ability is superb and can stickhandle with the best of them. He is fast, but I instead love his great edgework to maneuver in tight places and bump off the opposition. I do think he plays like he's stronger than he thinks, though, as he gets knocked down and pushed away pretty easily. In time, Johnson will get stronger which will help his overall performance to reach what he wants to do offensively/defensively. But he does go in the corner to help retrieve the puck (albeit might not be in the middle of the battle). There are times, too, where he'll try to force a pass when it should've been possessed longer. Can't have offensive and neutral zone turnovers. One thing I don't like, too, is that he tends to look down at the puck a lot when carrying. I would hope that this habit could cease because one of these days he's going to get his clock cleaned. He also gets out of position a lot for a winger. Needs to let his center go behind the net on the forecheck. There are some inconsistencies and bad habits to admit and work on, ATM, but he's another player that will need time to hone out the skills along with building his frame. I think, if everything pans out, he'll be a top-6 playmaking winger in the NHL, but there is risk. I don't think he'll be a center.
Owen Power
Lots to like with his hulking two-way game. He has a great size and speed combo and just looks menacing on the ice (even though he isn't a bruiser). His edgework is good and his straight-line speed is very good too. Very mobile that compliments his skillset. Strong shot, albeit he'll shoot into blockers at times. He also has some deking prowess in his arsenal. Has a very good eye for the outlet pass and connects with it. Defensively, he's what you want on the back end, however, I do think he gets lost covering his man in front of the net at times. There have also been a bunch of times where he got beat one-on-one (especially from Cole Caufield). Like the others mentioned above, he's going to need an extra year or two to hone out his game, but he'll be an NHLer. I think he's a top-4 offensive-minded, two-way defender that can contribute to a winning team's depth. He could have top-pair, minute eating potential if development pans out.
Simon Edvinsson
A big, strong defensive defenseman, Edvinsson has a very technical game. Strong on his opponents in the corners and on the puck. One-on-one is solid... looking at the chest instead of the puck when an opponent comes in on him while keeping his ass down and back straight. He'll battle and lay some big hits if necessary. Offensively, he'll dish it off to a teammate unless he has a clear lane... even if the lane has an incoming shot block attempt. Would like for him to have a little more awareness in that regard. He also has these spurts where he'll insert his inner Rasmus Dahlin ability and stick handle powerfully to the net for a shot. It doesn't happen often, though, but it's intriguing. He isn't a bad skater, but he has to learn to make clean starts and stops. He has the tendency to lazily crossover which lags the play behind. He can stutter-step when a very fast player comes at him one-on-one, as well. If say someone like MacKinnon was to come at him with blazing bull speed, he's easily going to get caught. I think he does have some potential to be a contributing NHLer, but right now I don't see the top-pair potential. He's a discount Owen Power, IMO, that needs time to develop.
Matt Coronato
Not sure how he has so many points on the year... very lackluster prospect. He tries to play a power forward game but isn't that strong under pressure. He'll battle in the boards but won't make a hit. He also will shy away from taking a hit, too, almost like he's playing scared. His passes seem to be off the mark and shooting choices get blocked quite easily. When his shots do get off, though, they are heavy and lethal. He has very good straight-line skating ability, but it diminishes with inconsistent edges. Stands around a lot of the time or glides into zones, too. He also has this weird hunch when he skates, almost Lucic looking. Bending from the back won't gain momentum on your edges. Not much motor at all. I would guess that any potential he has will be in the power-forward game, but I honestly don't see him making it in the NHL.
Jesper Wallstedt
A hybrid keeper who is incredibly sound in net, Wallstedt has been probably the most hyped prospect in this class (and rightfully so). He sees the ice very well and is really quick on his feet. He tracks the puck well and traps it, rarely giving up bad rebounds. Lateral movement is also superb and doesn't over/under push when crossing the crease. His puck handling skills are great too (not like Shesterkin's, but still able to send out a heavy and quick breakout pass). He's not overly flashy, but when it comes to a scramble he's very good at engaging the pressure and tracks the puck down to stop play. All-in-all, I think Wallstedt is the only prospect in this draft class that can play next year in the NHL, even though he'd benefit from having a year or two in Sweden to dominate further. He's the only draft-eligible goalie prospect to actually push out a bonafide SHL starter in Rautio to become the starter and succeed. Safest pick of the draft.
Aatu Raty
Similar to Beniers, Raty is a grind style two-way center. His possession game is good and plays a quick, aggressive forecheck/backcheck. He has a heavy wrist shot and can keep pace with play in the pros right now. An attribute I really like of his is that he'll come in one-on-one and make a drop pass to his partner, but instead of getting open, he'll lift or disrupt the stick of the mirrored defender, thus creating a lane for his partner to either shoot or make a clearer pass. It's subtle enough to not get called for interference. With that said, I do think he needs time to adjust to the pro level. There have been plenty of times where he slowly makes a decision under pressure in the neutral zone and loses the puck quite a bit whether it be from pressure in front of him or behind him. Also, he doesn't have the best legs to continue straight-line "go-go" hockey. With a little more development and more drive in his play, I think he, too, can be a solid middle-6 center in the NHL.
Oskar Olausson
This guy does not get enough exposure than he deserves. Offensively gifted, Olausson has great puck handling skills and passing ability. Has a high motor and always wants the puck on his stick. Most will comment on how good he commands a game, but what I like most is his immediate sense for the play. If he sees his teammate out of their position, he'll go and cover and without a blimp in judgment see to the position until his teammate retreats back. Essentially I'm quite impressed with his overall awareness and hockey sense to fully see the ice. He's got a powerful and accurate shot and is a PP specialist. He makes very nifty passes too. I really like to see how he develops further. Could be a beneficial utility player in the NHL down the line, but at best a top-6 scorer/playmaker with killer instincts on the PP. Wouldn't be shocked if he starts to climb the rankings.
Fabian Lysell
Probably the fastest skater in this class, Lysell has a high motor and will work in the corners to battle for the puck. Has incredible stickhandling abilities and can get around a defender with ease. His shot is quick and hard, but not quite accurate. His deking ability is great, too. He's defensively responsible, always keeping his head on a swivel. I would like for him to gain some more strength because he does get pushed around a bit, but overall isn't getting knocked down. He's been jumping around from J20 to the SHL, currently having a roster spot with Lulea. Definitely needs time to marinate, but there could be the next Viktor Arvidsson here.
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Is Beniers playing himself to #1 OA? Looks to me we need a top 5 pick to sniff one of the good C's
Räty could be a cool consolation prize around 10 though, he fell, but is still super talented, and natural center (?)
Räty could be a cool consolation prize around 10 though, he fell, but is still super talented, and natural center (?)
I put him in top-3, along with Clarke.
Interesting and telling about this draft is that in previous one Beneirs does not smell top-5
Joey Bones
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Honestly, the only true center in this class is Beniers. Raty is a close 2nd, but I could him playing wing, too. He's been playing mostly center though. There aren't many good centers, TBH.
I do think there are multiple players vying for the No. 1 pick. Beniers is one of them...
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