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10 players the Blue Jackets should consider at No. 4 overall

10 players the Blue Jackets should consider at No. 4 overall

Berkley Catton

By the time we look back and reflect on this draft in five or six years, Berkly Catton might be one of the most productive players of all time.

What he lacks in size, Catton makes up for in skill and a very competitive engine. His point work is very good, allowing him to buzz around the ice and create offense. He can shoot or scythe and score; and his demise is at a near-elite level.

Better yet: it’s a nature center. Honestly, if Catton was 2-3 inches taller, he would easily be the No. 2 prospect in this draft. I see him as a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins type player in the NHL, and I don’t think 100 points are out of reach in the right situation. But it will take work and a lot of patience to get there.

Why they should take it: Catton certainly looks like an underrated offensive player and could be one of the most productive centers in the entire draft.

Why they should avoid it: He’s all-offensive, which isn’t entirely bad – but there will be better overall options on the board with the No. 4 pick.