Avalanche eyeing draft day steal drawing comparisons to Mikko Rantanen
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Lynden Lakovic is a remarkable young man, so tall that most people have to look up just to talk to him.
Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 190 pounds, the left-shot forward plays a physical, hard-nosed style of hockey. Scouts are comparing Lakovic to former Colorado Avalanche all-star Mikko Rantanen.
Top draft prospect is channeling shades of former Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen.
Tyler Major-Mcnicol from Breakaway On Si writes that Lakovic is a sleeper pick now, but that won't last, especially once he gets scooped up early in the draft. Much like Beckett Sennecke, who went high to the Anaheim Ducks, Lakovic is a big, skilled forward with soft hands and the potential to thrive as he continues to adapt to his growing frame.
"Whichever team that takes a chance on him is adding a top-line potential power forward, who will play for 15-20 years. Lakovic is built like a tree, and once he matures, he will likely be about six foot four, and weigh 210-215 pounds." -Major-Mcnicol
For a team in need of size and top-six forward potential, Lakovic fits the bill perfectly. He's made it clear that his draft plus one season will showcase the tremendous growth and improvement in his overall game and work ethic.
"Size, skill and loads of talent, if this kid, who likened his development to Mikko Rantanen and Aliaksei Protas, both power forwards who took a little longer to reach their physical peak." -Major-Mcnicol
It speaks volumes about Lakovic's mindset and self-belief. If he reaches his potential, you're looking at a big, physical winger capable of scoring 35-40 goals per season in the right time.
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