Hischier and Hughes
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- Jan 28, 2018
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** mainly discussing top-6 **
I see a lot about how center tends to be the most important position when discussing value and building a contender. NJ has so happened to win two by luck (1st overalls).
Without sitting down to check every team and their potential picks - is any team as set for the future down the middle as NJ?
1st overall in 2017 - Nico Hischier.
People comment on if he was worth the pick or who theyd redraft - but that doesnt chsnge how impressive Hischier has been at 18-20 years old. Hitting 52 and pacing 55 on an injury riddled team while being the teams only even player (team had -52 differential). All as the 1C!
1st overall in 2019 - Jack Hughes
A consensus #1 pick for almost four years now, Hughes is as close to a modern day firecracker as you can get. Hes an offensive dynamo breaking records left and right. His playstyle is exciting as well as his ability to make plays every time he has the puck. Best offensive potential from the draft since McDavid and Matthews.
Now also add in how well they complement each others skillsets and having two 1Cs down the middle - Id be hard pressed to find a better, young duo down the middle. Not to mention theyre only 20 and 17!!
What are your thoughts?
I see a lot about how center tends to be the most important position when discussing value and building a contender. NJ has so happened to win two by luck (1st overalls).
Without sitting down to check every team and their potential picks - is any team as set for the future down the middle as NJ?
1st overall in 2017 - Nico Hischier.
People comment on if he was worth the pick or who theyd redraft - but that doesnt chsnge how impressive Hischier has been at 18-20 years old. Hitting 52 and pacing 55 on an injury riddled team while being the teams only even player (team had -52 differential). All as the 1C!
1st overall in 2019 - Jack Hughes
A consensus #1 pick for almost four years now, Hughes is as close to a modern day firecracker as you can get. Hes an offensive dynamo breaking records left and right. His playstyle is exciting as well as his ability to make plays every time he has the puck. Best offensive potential from the draft since McDavid and Matthews.
Now also add in how well they complement each others skillsets and having two 1Cs down the middle - Id be hard pressed to find a better, young duo down the middle. Not to mention theyre only 20 and 17!!
What are your thoughts?
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