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From what I've seen Liljegren still is the better prospect. He was decent in the AHL, might not have high end offensive potential but he's a good puck mover who could be a solid top 4 if he rounds out defensively. Durzi is older than him and wasn't good enough for the Leafs to put him in the AHL...I'm surprised Elliot has heard this and am curious how many scouts think this, because Durzi hasn't taken much of a step forward from last year in my viewings, which he should as an OA...easier to look good (especially now in Guelph who has a strong team) as an OA in junior than look good as an AHLer in your 2nd year of pro (when you could still be playing your final year of regular junior eligibility this season and OA eligible year next season).I know he was injured, but how was his play before injury? According to Friedman, the Kings might have preferred to get Durzi instead of Liljegren in the Muzzin trade... which is kind of concerning. Was he that bad? Always thought Liljegren was a superior prospect to overager Durzi.
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