A lot of teams in the NHL still have a hard time finding and drafting the right prospect. Or maybe itÆs simply because they donÆt have the tools to make them grow into stars? There is a plethora of talented prospects that never make a real impact at the NHL level for some reason. Reasons can range from lack of effort, disgruntled youth, overrated player, size, competitiveness.
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Sometimes the assessment of a junior player is just completely off the mark. And other times, the development system is to blame.
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There have been many first round busts through the years regardless of what spot they are drafted. But I noticed a familiar pattern between two teams. Both teams have had prospects over the years coming up the ranks, only to crumble at the NHL level, s ...
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Canadiens and Wild Suffer the Same Problem: Farm Team Development.
Posted: 20th November 2009 by Sebastien Tremblay in NHLComments Off on Canadiens and Wild Suffer the Same Problem: Farm Team Development.