JetsFan815
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- Jan 16, 2012
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Anyone else not as high on Barlow as the consensus? He seems fairly limited in terms of range of tools and upside. Seems to play hard, great goal scoring tools and has good character clearly since he's been captain from a young age but he's even more of a complimentary offensive guy at the junior level as of right now. He doesn't drive play from what I've seen and can struggle with creating time and space for his teammates. Feet seem on the heavier side too in terms of agility
Personally I think Mcg, Lambert and Salo ( and even Chib to an extent) all have higher upside. Goes without saying that Barlows floor is high but yeah Id be surprised if he amounts to a true top 6 guy
I have McGroarty, (Salmonsson) and Lambert above him as well. I wonder how much impact the injury has had on his season? You hope he turns into Pacioretty type who has a shot and a more complete game rather than a Victor Olofsson who is only the shot at the NHL level.