Someone is putting a very nice twist on how some were slammed for just questioning the pick.
Also, I am about to hurl listening to the he has a great "work ethic" argument as a reason to draft him in the 3rd. There are a whole **** load of players with great "work ethic" who also have skill to go along with it.
He has great "work ethic" is usually like saying to a friend before a blind date "she has a great personality."
So what are you suggesting? That the Wild just threw a dart at the wall and it landed on Gabriel's name? You don't think it's possible that the Wild have a legitimate reason for having him ranked higher on their board than CSS had him on theirs?
The chances of a 3rd round pick playing over 100 games in the NHL is pretty remote regardless of where they are ranked on anybody's list.
I think it's reasonable to assume that the Wild invested alot of time scouting this kid, in fact, probably more than some other teams and even the CSS.
My opinion of Gabriel is that I have no opinion because I've never seen even a picture, let alone of highlight reel on You-Tube. All he is to me is the name of a new Wild prospect who I will start to follow from here on out.