Kevin Forbes
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It just seems that when the Pens draft a "project" that means its a wasted pick.
I would call Alex Grant, the Pens 4th round pick last summer a project.
It just seems that when the Pens draft a "project" that means its a wasted pick.
Dave Steckel on Washington was certainly a project when he was a 1st round pick of the Kings; now he's a decent checking line center.
Brian Boyle is a project who is yet to be determined, but he is doing fairly well in his rookie year in the AHL, leading the Monarchs with 19 goals.
Did he score those goals playing defense???
I got to watch him last night vs. Plymouth. I honestly don't see what all the hype is, granted, this is the 1st time I've seen him. His skating looks akward, kind of hesitant almost, like he has to think about how to skate rather than it coming naturally. His Hockey sense looked alright when he had the puck, but when he was away he was always looking around on where to be and moving in and out of position. He does have good hands though, stickhandling is good, and he does shy away from physical contact.
As far as dominating, I didn't see it. If I didn't plan on paying attention to the guy, I never would have noticed him. Maroon and Ramano looked good, very good moves and playmaking, even McRae stood out as well. McRae looks like a pond hockey player though.
Sorry about the ramble, just thought I'd pass it along.
Tony Romano is a Devils pick. He's definitely a project. Might have the offensive skills to play in the big show but needs to work on his defense. And that's an understatement.
Edler was a project when he was drafted and was brought along slowly and is becoming a solid NHL d-man at this point, but I'm not sure anyone really knows how good he can be at this point.
I don't know that playing 22 games in the NHL as a 20 year old defenseman, and then averaging 20mins a game, including PP and PK time, at 21, can really be considered being brought along slowly.