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Sounds like Dillon before he improved his skating.
FWIW, SJ has a history of drafting guys with skating issues as they say that's the easiest thing to improve on.
So do we; with a highly respected skating coach in the organization; and Meloche's skating is a lot less choppy than it was when he was drafted...I just dunno enough about the technical nuances of skating to have a strong read on how close his skating is to being good enough for the next level.
Unlike many other past avs blueline prospects that I had given up on by the time they were moved (Bigras & Siemens) or who were always longshots (Wood), I do think Meloche will carve out an NHL career as a bottom 3 PK-specialist...eventually...if not becoming a legit middle pairing guy.