Seems a bit like that
Brad Lambert's biggest problem is megalomaniac and money-lustful father.
But despite of that i have to also question Brad's own attitude
and commitment to develop himself long-term.
I get that Brad is only 16 yrs old and teenagers are immature kids in that age.
It's normal young hockey players change teams during a junior career.
But this was 2nd time in 1 year period when Brad Lambert changes his team.
In the longer term, such a punch from one team to another
starts to worry even NHL scouts and NHL GM's.
There is nothing wrong of that junior hockey player knows how talented he's
and how good he can be but the brutal fact is also that
no player is not bigger than a team in pro hockey.
On the basis of the information made public
it would appear that the reason for the Brad Lambert's departure of HIFK
was due to that HIFK could not promise and guarantee first line's center spot to Brad Lambert.
I don't know where in the world Brad Lambert and his father live.
But the fact is that 16 yrs old teenage kid or his father cannot claim
something that cannot be promised in advance.
In HIFK every player needs to earn and deserve his role in the team.
HIFK can't favor and prefer some 16 yrs kid and promise to him something
which can tear team spirit to shreds in an instant
and at the same time poison the whole team and locker room atmosphere.
Brad Lambert's better figure out those problems what are bothering him.
First step on that should be take quite a distance from his father
and move alone to another city because of hockey where-ever he plays next season
By acting in that way Brad learn to take responsibility for himself
and take care of his own affairs.
Is sad megalomaniac and money-lustful father keeps his son in the leash.
And in at the same time commands and demands HIFK's GM
to promise and give to his 16 yrs old son something
what HIFK can't do before they know how Lambert plays and how he develops during the summer.
I don't have nothing against Brad Lambert as a player.
I wish all the best for him and his hockey career.
But right now everything is possible for Brad Lambert's case.
He can be 1st overall pick or at least TOP3 pick 2022 but unfortunately he can be also mega bust.
If someone could ruin this young elite Finnish-Canadian star talent it is absolutely his father.
Let time and the future show what Brad Lambert's fate will be.
Edit here's the article of Brad Lambert's departure from HIFK.
Tässä on totuus, miksi 16-vuotias superlupaus jätti yllättäen HIFK:n