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Originally Posted by Sidney the Kidney
Ryan Suter or Dion Phaneuf. That's what I see this choice coming down to. Dumba's got a physical edge and a higher offensive ceiling, but I think Murray's more likely to be the guy you can play against the other team's top line and contribute a decent number of points as well.
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Phanuef is a caveman. And it shows in his at times poor decision making skills.
Dumba is very well spoken and seems to have a good grasp on his game and how to play. My concern is his size but he's a very technically sound hitter. Big question is whether his booming shot makes him a top pairing guy or a guy like Kieth Ballard who was also touted for his speed, skill, and physical play but was undersized. Not that he's a bad player, but a guy like Dumba who uses his physicality defensively may not be able to use it as often/effectively. Not that I am a huge proponent of drafting for size, but its something thats a reasonable question at that high in the draft.