I think it's because, arguably, LW is our strongest position. Keller, Crouse, Maccelli may be our 3 best skaters. And then you add Benson's height. That's why I speculate about trading down (I don't believe trading up is a viable possibility) even though we have more than enough draft assets. GMBA may very well be wheeling and dealing this draft. It wouldn't surprise me if we get 4 picks in the 1st in this draft (but again, that's what I was expecting last draft).
Filly phans have him as the BPA, so...