I had Sale twentieth, coincidentally. This was my write-up for him.
Sale - There are several reasons to think Eduard Sale might be a big upside player. He has a lot of room left on his 6’2 frame to get stronger and more dynamic. He has great hands and skating that could pop with more athleticism. Getting out of the Czech league could lead to a big breakout of his offensive potential. But he’s been one of the most inconsistent prospects for years at all levels, including internationally. It’s still hard to know what he is because there are a lot of off games for him. I could see him becoming a good NHL scorer but without the consistent drive and edge that teams covet for the playoffs.
My hope is that with better training and more muscle he'll be able to work harder and take out some of that game to game inconsistency. This is not a "Kraken" pick in the sense that he doesn't look like anyone else in the organization. He's not a high motor guy who plays with a big heart. This is a home run swing type of selection, let's hope the talent pays off in the end.