Scheifele -> bonafide elite #1 Centre
Monahan -> great player but not consistent enough. Still a Top 30 centre in the league, but not elite.
Gaudreau -> massively talented offensively, but I don't think his ceiling is much higher than he has already achieved.
Laine -> will probably be increasing his numbers for another 4 to 5 years before he plateaus. Best bet in the NHL right now to have a 60 goal year in the next few years.
Both these guys have some issues in their own zone, but I think Laine with his 6'5" frame has a much higher ceiling in this area as well.
Tkachuk -> this guy is probably the next Brad Marchand. Dirty as hell, but capable of putting up some numbers if he sticks to playing hockey. He'll be a nightmare to play against in his own zone. This is the guy we all wish that Brendan Lemieux would become. (minus the dirty...
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Connor -> this guy is a potential 40-50 goal scorer. I see him as a point per game guy who is surprisingly very efficient in his own zone.