It really appears that this is a 4 person draft on the elite level right now in Hughes, Kakko, Turcotte and Byram. I suppose you can add in Caufield but he is not a complete player like Turcotte and Hughes. Kakko is so much on another level in scoring that I doubt anyone cares if he doesn't play a great two-way game. Then you have Byram who is looking like a perfect #2 to a team that has a #1 and he could probably achieve that status in time if he keeps progressing.
The Kings at #5 could be right on the outside of these 4 which would means that they could throw caution to the wind and go with Caufield or go with the more complete package in Cozens. I don't see any other players that they will consider at #5 than the ones mentioned here.
Pronman: Alex Turcotte is a No. 1 center without any clear...
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Turcotte is one of the most simple player evaluations you’ll see. He’s a center without any clear flaws who does everything you want at a high-end level and has had massive production. If he had stayed healthy all season, I’m confident he’d have monster numbers and been considered one of the most productive NTDP players ever.
Turcotte’s value to an NHL team will be his versatility. He could be the best play-driver on a line due to his speed and skill. He could run your power play off the flank, or be a net-front nuisance if your team demands it. Despite his great hands and vision that may be suited for a half-wall player, Turcotte told me he finds his game is best suited for the net-front and below the goal line.
He projects as an 18-20 minutes a night No. 1 center who will be a fan favorite due to how hard he plays and how much he produces.
The Kings at #5 could be right on the outside of these 4 which would means that they could throw caution to the wind and go with Caufield or go with the more complete package in Cozens. I don't see any other players that they will consider at #5 than the ones mentioned here.
Pronman: Alex Turcotte is a No. 1 center without any clear...
To sum it up:
Turcotte is one of the most simple player evaluations you’ll see. He’s a center without any clear flaws who does everything you want at a high-end level and has had massive production. If he had stayed healthy all season, I’m confident he’d have monster numbers and been considered one of the most productive NTDP players ever.
Turcotte’s value to an NHL team will be his versatility. He could be the best play-driver on a line due to his speed and skill. He could run your power play off the flank, or be a net-front nuisance if your team demands it. Despite his great hands and vision that may be suited for a half-wall player, Turcotte told me he finds his game is best suited for the net-front and below the goal line.
He projects as an 18-20 minutes a night No. 1 center who will be a fan favorite due to how hard he plays and how much he produces.
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