the middle rounds (Howse, Reinhart as examples). Armia was available. Could have picked him. Big player who can score. And he's a Finn! Good hockey country. McNeil was available. Downside for him is a 3rd liner. And even if he didn't make it as a top six scorer, would likely be a reliable top 9 player like Malhotra. Bottom line, there were many other players available at that spot who would have been a better pick than Bartshi. Lets summarize Bartshi: -He doesn't skate well. -He avoids traffic. -He's a smurf, and therefore is either going to be a top six forward in the NHL, or he is going to be a complete bust. No middle ground for this guy. -Has not produced when playing against the best of his peers. In fact, when he has played against the best of his peers, has demonstrated to be nothing more than a perimeter player who shy's away from traffic. This is very telling of what can be expected in the future from him. If he can't perform well against the best of his peers, how do you think he's going to do against the best players in the world? -He has an October birthday, meaning that he is one of the oldest 18 year olds available in the draft. He essentially has one whole year more of development time then other members of his draft class. His season should really be compared to players picked in last years draft. Heck, he