Some notable snippets:
++Levshunov received the majority of votes as the best D in the class and Yakemchuk received the majority of votes as the sixth D in the group. But it wasn’t unanimous, with Parekh and Silayev also receiving votes at No. 1, and Dickinson also receiving votes at No. 6. Buium was the only D not to garner a vote in either of the two categories, a testament to the view that while he may not be seen as the top prospect in the group, scouts are high on him.
++ GM 1: Hard to say the one I like the least because they are all terrific in their own ways. Levshunov top of this class for me.
++ Scout 12: This is a really tight grouping in my estimation. At the top of the class, it is a question of size vs. skill. I have Silayev in the same tier as Buium and Parekh. Silayev is so unique a prospect with his size and skill that he is hard to pass up on. The Hedman comp is not realistic with his production and hockey sense but there is a high floor for a top 4 D. Buium and Parekh are very similar to each other: high upside swings on modern offensive D. I probably have Buium a touch ahead due to league quality but both should be top 4 D and have higher upside than Silayev. There are none of these D that I don’t like. The other three are close behind and represent a bit more safe, projectable top 4 D. Levshunov might be the scariest of them to pick, he has a lot of defensive and puck play habits that are not going to work as a pro and reprogramming him would be a waste of his offensive confidence and talent.
++ Scout 13: Best: Levshunov. The physical tools are immense. Size, skating, skill, right shot, can run a PP and will develop a better two-way game at the next level as his defensive details become more of a focus. John Carlson comp.
++ Scout 17: Best: Levshunov. Least: Dickinson. All are exceptional talents. Lev took big strides and was able to change his game from start to end of season. Feels like he’s still a long ways from his potential.
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