I always wanted to move Conner Murphy up based on his skills, 2-way game, size, stregnth, speed and timing reportedly shown in his his strong (although limited) viewings. Injurys are also a consideration with this prospect and back issues can kill a career early (see J.F. Jacques).
After getting such a good review from Bob McKenzie in his final player ranking for the 2011 Entry Draft, I'm sold enough to move him up past two very good and physical shutdown d-men in Ramus Bengtsson and Tyler Wotherspoon and now would consider him a valuable selection for any team in the 20-30 range... basicly outside what I'd like to see the Oilers take at 19 but in the conversation for 31 should he be there.
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I'm hearing now foot speed may be an issue...
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