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Genghis Keon said:Before last years draft:
Bergeron is a good player but because of the league he plays in is not as polished or as well rounded as Perezhogin is >> The more talented the people you play against makes your development go at a faster rate>> Perezhogin will have an immediate impact while Bergeron will not and probably have to play in the minors>>
Note: Bergeron and Perezhogin are not exceptions that prove the rule. All the time you can find junior players who step in faster than Euro players who already have pro experience.
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I'm not saying Crosby is better than Ovechkin (or vice versa), but you can't assume everything based on what league they play in.
More players form the russian elite league step right in and play after being drafted tha junior league draftee's do>> The play in that league requires you to mature faster because of the compatition you play against>> Ovechkin has been playing at a higher level since he was sixteen than crosby has >> The talent level in the russian elite league is much better and because of that you advance at a faster clip or you do not stay long >> If one plays against equal to or greater talent you skills become more refined and if you do not understand that simple fact then you know nothing about sports period>> As I said this is not a nock on Crosby just the facts and until he plays against the big boys his development is Pejorative Slured>> Why you ask because he does not improve his game until the compatition make it happen that is called human nature >> When trying to get better in sports you allway play against compatition that is a lot better than you since it make you work to improve >>> Do you people understand or do I draw you a picture ??