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Why I think Byfield might be a bust
Byfield has an enticing size/frame that makes him an attractive center. Combine that with the fact that he is almost a year younger than the rest of the draft means he has higher potential/upside. However, although it can be reasoned that his consistency and defensive side of the game (which need improvement) can improve as he ages and gets more mature, there are certain other aspects that make me believe he will be a bust. The fact that he doesn't use his size/frame to be more physical and engage in more puck battles really worries me. Also, a lot of his goals that he has scored have been more through transition (2 on 1, breakaway). That worries me because in the NHL, there will not be as much time and space and transition play as it is a much more tightly checked league than the OHL. He would need to work and produce in more versatile ways. Obviously, it is more than likely that Byfield will be able to improve on all these aspects and reach his potential. However, I still believe that he may project out to be a bust (still a solid NHL player but not as high as his potential suggests).

if byfield is available at seven the sabres are going lose their minds and jump on him. he's a 2C that's going to relieve pressure off of eichel.

Realized that my top 3 for Sabres got cut off my bad.
IMO Sabres would pick Perfetti. Both Perfetti and Byfield have elite offensive numbers on elite OHL teams. Without question, if Byfield pans out and reaches his potential, I see Byfield being better than Perfetti. Frankly, if its a more sure thing that that happens, theres no way he reaches outside the top 5. I feel like if he doesn't pan out to his full potential, Perfetti is more versatile (can play center and wing) and is more offensively gifted with a higher hockey IQ than Byfield. However, i do see, if both are at 7, there is the potential that Byfield may be picked by the Sabres over Perfetti as you are also right in saying he would relieve the pressure off of Eichel.

I can debunk ur entire argument in one sentence. He’s 17. So since he’s 17 he hasn’t peaked physically. He’s a lanky kid at the moment. Go look at Lafrenière last year in the q and wjc. Ray Ferraro said that one year is like and eternity for teenagers. That’s especially true from 17-18. Nathan McKinnon looked lost at the wjc at 17 then turned 18 and put up 63 in his rookie year. That being said for some one so physically immature he uses his size very well. Accompany that with a lethal shot, good hands, and a very fast powerful skater and h get a stud.

I dont see any scenario where Byfield drops past 3

Despite the pick being horrible positionally for the habs, that would be amazing. Also, 0% chance that happens.

Exactly. This is the same thing I tell people about Kirby Dach. Both of them have huge frames but are not yet filled out. Because of that, Dach was very susceptible to hits early on, but started to use his size to his advantage later in the season. Once he hits the gym with a professional strength coach, he is going to be a huge guy out there, and I believe the same is going to happen for Byfield except with higher offensive upside

17 year old Lafreniere was possibly the worst player on a bad Canadian world Juniors team. At 18 he looked like he could have been a 24 year old playing against teens.

And how does one even comment that Price is ready to move on with another 6 years on a mega contact when Askarov is ready to play in 2-3 years. Like it or not Price is stapled to the Habs lineup for a long time - nobody is taking on Price’s contract in a trade without salary retention and very unlikely he gets bought out - Drafting Askarov just forces one of those discussions- ludicrous

This is HORRIBLE

Also Cayden Primeau exists. So no chance we draft Askarov.

So many things wrong with the Kings thing, but the three most egregious are 1) Iafallo isn't a center. Hasn't ever been, never will be. Maybe you meant Turcotte. 2) Drysdale and Doughty are both righties. They won't be paired together. 3) If Byfield falls in their lap at 4, I don't care how many center prospects you have, you take the best player available, which is Byfield by a country mile.