Every draft pick in every draft like the 2018 NHL Entry Draft carries some level of risk. There are players who are “safer” than others, players with “high ceilings” of talent, and players who are closer with identifiable talents that will easily translate to the pro game than others. However, there are also players who carry more of it than others. Maybe they are a relatively small player who is a defenseman. Maybe they have an offensive skill set that looks amazing in their league but it is a question whether he has the other tools for the next level.
Ryan Merkley: 2018 NHL Draft Prospect Profile; High Risk, High Reward Defenseman
