I understand saying Makar but it defintely close.people suggesting Boqvist has more offensive "tools" then Makar.
This is Makar at this point and it's not close. It's amazing how much people are sleeping on him because us Avs fans dont talk about our prospects on the main boards very much. This kid is the best drafted prospect in the world right now.
This is Makar at this point and it's not close. It's amazing how much people are sleeping on him because us Avs fans dont talk about our prospects on the main boards very much. This kid is the best drafted prospect in the world right now.
Makar went from the Ajhl to Ncaa last season. He went to a poor program and helpeds make them a powerhouse. He focused alot on his all around game last season and its shown. Now hes piling on the points and likely is a Hobey Baker winner in his sophmore season. Will Butcher who won the Hobey in his 4th college season score 37 points in 43 games, than hit 44pts as an NHL rookie. Makar is at 40 pts in 33 games. And has a hell of a lot more talent, strength and skating.
Your ignoring one key part I said. I'm saying that Boqvist's and Hughes' offense is better then Makar's was at age 18.
Justify how Boqvist's offense was objectively better? And Hughes came up in the American Ushl/Undtp and played College teams and had arguably more experience than Makar. I think its neck and neck with Hughes and Makar. I don't think Boqvist's is in the same territory.
No, but it's definitely a big factor. Especially with dmen more offensively minded.
My post above I think explains it. Makar was definitely the more raw when drafted. But we all expected that because he was coming from Jr A(AJHL). I don't know if you can just ignore what Makar has developed into and just expect Hughes and Boqvist to take the exact same leap because they are a year younger. Hughes and Makar could be debatable for a long time but I'm not sure Boqvist is in that tier.
efensive IQ, Strength, Shot, better first steps(debatable)
That is super wishful thinking. I hope it doesn’t translate to the NHL level either but the chance that happens is about 5%. Everything I’ve seen and read about him screams top pairing offensive defenseman.
Lol but isn't it fun when both teams are competitive? Creates more of an exciting rivalry me thinks.
You’re probably right. I was just really upset when Arizona picked Hayton letting Hughes fall into Van’s lap. Still salty about it.
Because he's not in the same tier as those guys? To be fair I don't believe Boqvist is in the same tier as Hughes and Makar either.
