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CarltonTheBear said:I wouldn't be surprised to see Liljegren in the top-5, just behind Rielly. I think he'll definitely be ahead of Carrick and Dermott.
Long-run, certainly. I was making the list trying to predict the PPP rankings, rather than my own estimations.
From past PPP votings, there's a pretty heavy contingent of achievement voters, rather than the nebulous ceiling projection voters. Dermott got some shoutouts by his coaches at the end of the season and Mirtle-murmurs about him being ready for the big show. Back in 2015, Marner finished 5th and Nylander finished 2nd, even though they were both already clearly dominant in their respective leagues (Rielly took #1, Gardiner #3, and Kadri #4).
I think Carrick's NHL time and gaudy analytics numbers (and smart media presence) gives him the leg up this season.