So if this is all true ....(and BTW ... I am not questioning what you typed at all) ....then at the draft who do you choose?
Player A: High-motor forward with natural athletic abilities and a knack for middle drives. Limited puck skills, but projects as a top-nine energy winger. Player A has great speed and agility and has a very strong first few steps in order to create separation quickly. If he wants to be a dual threat, he needs to work on his shot and make better decisions with his shot selection. Some could project him as a highly skilled, two-way centreman with top-six potential. Even if he’s a middle-six player, he’s one that you can rely on in any situation. There’s a lot that still needs to happen for Player A to get to that point. Has the scoring upside of 20G 50A = 70 PTS
Player B: Has the potential to be a top-four defender in the NHL if he continues to focus on the little things in his game and progress at them. It’s unlikely he will make it into the NHL next season, and one more season at the junior level should benefit his development. Whichever team ends up taking him will have a future potential star on their hands.
In addition Player B's smooth skating is something that should get the attention of plenty of NHL teams, and he could be considered one of the strongest skaters in the draft class.... his speed and ability to move laterally while moving up the ice, and his speed with the puck on his stick is simply phenomenal. Player B is just as strong offensively as he is in his own end. For reference, Player B is producing at a 1.22 points-per-game pace, which is the highest for a defenceman in NCAA history. Has the upside of scoring 20G 60A = 80PTS
Player C : When drafting 18-year-olds, NHL teams know that they are not getting a polished player. This is not the case with Player C. who who may be one of the most well-rounded prospects available in 2024. There is no question that Player C has a fantastic mind when it comes to offense. This season, he’s on pace to set the highest total by a U18 player since Aleksander Barkov put up 48 points in 2012-13. Player C uses his fantastic skating to create space, employing bursts of speed and quick changes in direction to open up lanes for him to make easy passes to his teammates. On defence, Player C is equally as smart.
The only knock against him is that, of all these skills, none of them stand out above his competition. But when it comes to adding an impact player, no one impacts more areas than Player C. he can continue to be a center in the NHL. He is just so smart on the ice and can see the game several steps ahead of his competition, which makes him a valuable two-way player, and his ability to set up and read plays gives him the skill to center any line. He should be able to fit nicely into any second line or top line in the NHL and could end up becoming a 60 to 70-point scorer if not more. Has the scoring upside of 25+G 55+A 80+ PTS
This High IQ, pro-ready 2-way forward has the potential to be superstar potential.
If you are looking at these 3 draft potentials, if you are the Flyers ...(knowing what you need), then based on the info above....who are you picking at #12 in the draft.
Its a game I have played before and you would be surprised at the results .......