I disagree with that statement. I think Detroit is an example where a winger would fill a better role in their top 6. Say all their prospects develop into good NHLers (which is obviously unrealistic but let’s use this scenario in a vacuum)

A top 6 with lafreiniere could look like:

Lafreiniere-Larkin-Mantha
Bertuzzi-Velano-Zadina

A Larkin/Velano ½ punch could be extremely strong. Larkin should be an 80 point centre in his prime, and I could see Velano as a 60-70 point great 2C. Obviously byfield is leaps and bounds better than both those centres, but I think Lafreiniere would slide in very nicely on that #1LW position. If they went byfield I think Velano would probably be put at wing.

Velano-Byfield-Mantha
Bertuzzi-Larkin-Zadina

If Velano hits his potential I can’t see him as a 3rd line centre. He’s gotta play in the top 6. Both scenarios are obviously very favourable lol but at #1OA Detroit would take Lafreiniere. If Detroit is 2nd Overall they are still VERY excited with Byfield