Aaron Ekblad or Leon Draisaitl

[FinlandPanther]

I might of exaggerated by a mill

Then I’d be inclined to agree with you.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Ekblad was also about as sheltered as possible under gallant

That's what you do with defensemen in development. He develops in time, he gets less sheltered. I don't see an issue here. It would be one thing if he sucked being sheltered. But he excelled, indication that he could be a really good defensman down the road.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Eklbad has had 3 confirmed concussions and a rumoured 4th one. Anyone with as many concussions as seasons played in the NHL has injury issues

He's missed 19 games total, his whole career. If his issues were that bad he would miss a lot more time.