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What? Byfield IS Sudbury’s offense and is lethal directing the powerplay. He is a master at attacking the zone, stopping up and finding the open man. If you’re saying that he just attacks off the rush as it seems you are, you simply have not watched him play. If you’re saying that his game is built around fast transitions and quick pressure, then I say that’s exactly what the modern NHL is all about and exactly how Connor freakin McDavid has become the best player in the world.
I cannot believe this thread went from denigrating a barely 17 year old kid’s less than optimal use of his size, to questioning his offensive upside as a whole. The skating, puck protection, soft hands, vision, and wrist shot are already ridiculous and can only improve. Compare this season to Lafreniere’s last season: significantly better production with arguably less help, with a 40-day age difference. Then add on that he’s probably the best two-way forward who will go in the first round (maybe not better than Lundell, but he’s 11 months younger than him as well).
There is zero doubt he goes 2. The only question is if he hits his 100+ point franchise-defining potential. And if he is best served in pursuing that potential by spending another year in the OHL.
I think it's very, optimistic to think he has 100+ point potential but not completely asinine.
Agree to disagree, but by your deciding response, it appears you've watched him more than me. Doesn't change that I'm a skeptic, much like many other people rightfully are. He's not a slam-dunk player. Those are McDavids, Matthews, and Eichels.
McMullet's comment above is more-less what I think of his play. His max potential to me is 85 points each year.
And again, I state he should not fall past pick #4 in this draft because of his obvious talent.