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I doubt CHI drafts a defenseman in the top 5, but Levshunov might be too go to pass on at three or later. Top 6 forwards are a way bigger need for CHI, IMO.
I'd say:
1. Celebrini
2. Demidov
3. Levshunov
4. Lindstrom
5. Eiserman
I also wouldn't be surprised if Lindstrom falls down the rankings a ton, including CHI's personal rankings. Especially if he is slow coming back from injury. Could be a sign that the honeymoon is over and he is coming back down to earth a bit. But if he can pick up where he left off and finish the season strong, I could see him going 2nd overall. Same goes for any of these guys, as far as how they finish their seasons and post seasons.
Levshunov has a great stat line, but when I watch him I don't see a player that excites me very much and has some things to overcome that he won't get away with as a pro. RD depth is an important box to check for CHI, but getting a top of the lineup RD isn't as important, currently, as getting top 6 forwards. This will all change by the draft, though. There is a lot more hockey left to play.