NHLTIM wrote: Thu Jan 24, 2019 3:39 pm
SpacemanSpiff wrote: Thu Jan 24, 2019 3:33 pm
39hurricane wrote: Thu Jan 24, 2019 2:52 pm
Puljujarvi reminds me of Berglund. but dumber, slower, and with lower point totals. All whie having higher expecations on him.
Stronger, faster, and heavier shot than Berglund. I think it's typical of some teams to see all of the physical attributes and just be enamored with that side of things.
I think people just see that he's an Edmonton Oiler and are terrified....
Well, they're not wrong. It's not like Edmonton has a sparkling draft record or league-renowned scouting program.
He seems to have all the tools: size (6'4" 211 lbs), skates well, has a good shot. But for a #4 overall draft pick, he put up 20 points in 65 games last year, and is on a pace for 16 points in 71 games this year (And a +/- of -22). Parayko is on a pace for more goals and points than he is, as a defenseman.
Here's The Hockey News' anaylsis:
Owns outstanding size and terrific, game-breaking talent. Skates very well and owns a great release. Knows where to go in order to score goals. Can also be a physical presence. Is a great playmaker. Like most young players, he needs to improve his defensive-zone coverage. Also needs to be more game-to-game consistent in order to maximize production in the National Hockey League.
Parayko is, at worst, what he is now, a good. young, all-around second pairing defenseman, who plays 22-23 minutes a night and may still have top-pairing upside. Puljujarvi, at worst, is another Yakupov or Paajarvi. I really don't know what upside he still has. Berglund on a good year (20+ goals, around 50 points, sound 2-way play)? Mats Sundin as a winger?
Do we trade a known player like Parayko for a roll of the dice?