Ah, the safe pick. I’m not particularly fond of chasing safe players for a few reasons. Ultimately, I’m willing to take a chance on the imperfect forward with a high skill ceiling. Perhaps the Vancouver Canucks skew my view on safe picks. During a time where high-end skill is desperately needed, I’m not thrilled about going safe.
Normally, players with lower floors end up in disappointment. Sure, some may feel that a centre has top six potential when they top out as a third line pivot in the NHL. Regarding Barrett Hayton, he is somewhat in the middle (pun absolutely intended).