The 91 of Ryans

No kidding. But scouts and GMs prioritize. Some scouts (see: Tyler Wright) lose their minds over prospects with size (Case Study 1: Rasmussen vs Necas - Case Study 2: the entire rest of that same goddddam draft). I'm glad Yzerman/Draper seem to have other priorities and that Yzerman has shown in Tampa that he's not shy about taking smaller players with skill. This is mostly moot though because every single player in the top 10 other than Byfield and Askarov seem to plateau at 6 feet, 180 lbs. Even Lafreniere's only 6'1"

Not if we pick in the most likely slot: 4th

Not me. The more I hear about Rossi, the more I like him. And I don't think his size would scare Yzerman away. It warms my heart to know that skill, compete, and IQ are high on Yzerman and Draper's list of desired qualities and that they give zero sheeets about size.

The Athletic: Pronman's Mid Season Draft Prospect Rankings Too long didn't pay? Well here's the top 5 1. Lafreniere - nothing new 2. Byfield - best tool kit in the draft 3. Stutzle - complete winger who many scouts think can convert to, and be a #1 C in the NHL due to skill and defensive play 4. Rossi - exciting skill set and projects as a #1 C in the NHL despite his size 5. Askarov - special goalie prospect We're in good shape here buddos

Lot's of hard slapshots tho

Exactly. Then make him the new team Nutritionist

AA to the Pens? No. Like you said, they want a top 6 forward.

lol Srsly? I know nothing of SpongeBob. Seems cute enough though. I'll give him a pass.

But you were not the inventors of this linguistic little treat though

i WoUlD lOvE tO kNoW wHo tHe *** sTaRtEd ThIs TrEnD oF UpPeR lOwEr CaSe TyPiNg So I cAn PuNcH tHeM iN tHe ThRoAt

I feel like we don't talk enough about what a crazy m*****f***** Ed Belfour is. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl-legend-ed-belfour-arrested-in-kentucky-on-charges-of-mischief-intoxication-1.1433951

I can't believe he hit the net to be honest

Is that you? You're handsome!

he's playing like Mantha?

Hey did you hear? PIERE FUKIN MCGUIRE says Zadina's a fukin GUNNER 5 ON 5. RIP your argument.

NEVER hire a bald coach unless it's Trotz.

Hopefully McGuire's reading this too. Might take his insights to new heights.

I can't ******* believe you made me listen to this s***. I'll spare everyone the same fate. McGuire says (with Ryan says in brackets): - Zadina is still one-dimensional (I can't believe he hasn't totally rounded out his game yet at 20) - said Olczyk was' taken aback' when he suggested Zadina would be a 25-30 goal scorer (the doooosh-wave here is tres surfable) - said he's not the kind of player to defend a late lead (ya don't fukin say?) - said he's a 'gunner' who can really shoot the puck both 5 on 5 and on the PP in short? whoooooop deeee dooooooo!

Appropriate, considering this thing looks like an airport.

You two do have a lot in common

Only 12 days until the Oiler's dressing room finally calms down and quits whining after said "Bloodbath".

Mantha and Lafreniere are going to be third line wingers?

True. (Zadina's better tho)