Rookies other than Bouchard that were called up too quickly...

[Habsfan 32]

100% false.

I agree. Blackburn proved he could play at NHL level and deserved his spot in the NHL.

 

[Blind Gardien]

The Habs tend to have the opposite problem, if anything. I can't think of a single high-profile prospect in the last couple decades who has been rushed by the Habs at all, let alone been damaged by it. It doesn't seem likely to change in the foreseeable future either.

 

[Habsfan 32]

The Habs tend to have the opposite problem, if anything. I can't think of a single high-profile prospect in the last couple decades who has been rushed by the Habs at all, let alone been damaged by it. It doesn't seem likely to change in the foreseeable future either.

I think they will rush Crosby a bit.

 

[Kamsa]

Rico Fata

 

[PanthersRule96]

With Florida, Ivan Novoseltsev was not really handled all that well, i dont know if it was because he was called up too early, its a tough call, but definitely Stephen Weiss his first year, he didn't belong in the NHL at all. Florida doesn't really rush prospects all that much unless they're top players who are too good for juniors such as Bouwmeester and Nathan Horton. Denis Shvidki I believe was called up too early even though he was a solid player in Florida for half a season.

 

[AnThGrt]

I dont know how many people will agree with me on this one but Dustin Brown

 

[Zine]

Chistov.

 

[rt]

Fredrick Sjostrom looked like he had a rough outing in the NHL...

I seen probably 95% of the games he's played in the NHL and I'd have to disagree with you. IMO, he had a solid rookie season.

 

[Vatican Roulette]

damn, nobody mentioned the Islanders.

They brought up Connelly way too fast, same with Pyatt. Also, i think DiPietro was brought along too fast, should have stayed in college.

 

[Patty Ice]

Dan Blackburn.

Other than an offseason workout mishap...how could a goaltender who was clearly better than the junior opponents he was facing and more than held his own in the NHL, rushed? Other than an ungodly month long stretch as the team starter, the Rangers handled his development very well.

 

[Dave is a killer]

David Legwand should have spent his 19 year old season with the Plymouth Whalers

 

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Rico Fata

 

[thestonedkoala]

Why? He showed he could play during the preseason, and earned a spot. He wasnt just handed a spot.

Same with Bouchard, Miettenen at least had the option of going to the AHL.

 

[shveik]

Jiri Fischer.

On the topic of being rushed, I hope they do something in the new CBA about the pact with the CHL that doesn't allow for the prospects to be sent to the AHL. So many prospects face a dilemma of either spending extra year or two with very little challenge, that can stagnate their development, or jumping into the NHL and being overwhelmed and losing confidence. They should be allowed to go to the AHL.

 

[ajsonor]

I was going to mention that the Islanders rushed Pyatt and Connolly and that the Sabres have paid for their mistake.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Could you argue Jamie Lundmark? I thought I heard he was a really good prospect but...

 

[tiredman]

Patrick Stefan

 

[Brodeur]

Also, i think DiPietro was brought along too fast, should have stayed in college.

If I recall correctly, DiPietro gave up his college eligibility in order to be drafted in the 2000 draft. He did so upon advice that he might be the 3rd goalie taken in 2001 after Blackburn/Leclaire.

If somebody could explain why DiPietro had to give up his eligibility whereas guys like Paul Martin can be drafted out of high school and play in the NCAA, I'd appreciate the answer since I never quite understood the rule.

 

[Hasbro]

I must have missed Chad Kilger, because I haven't seen him listed.

 

[The Commish]

Have to agree on the Connley and Pyatt Comments for sure.

 

[CREW99AW]

damn, nobody mentioned the Islanders.

They brought up Connelly way too fast, same with Pyatt. Also, i think DiPietro was brought along too fast, should have stayed in college.

Yeah the isles have rushed several 18-20 yrs up to the nhl,hurting their development.

In Connolly+Pyatt's case it was because of tightfisted ex-owners.Those draft picks were cheaper to toss onto top lines,then vets would have been.

DiPietro struggled so badly,they had no choice but to demote him.

 

[Wild Thing]

How far back do you want to go? Because Brian Lawton is the poster child for this disorder.

 

[ProctorSilex]

Alexandre Daigle and Brett Lindros should have had a year in the minors to learn the pro game without all that pressure. Immense talent killed.

 

[clefty]

they could have sent him back to juniors for another year

Yes, there was an option. The Pens could have kept Johan Hedberg and let MA Fleury develop properly. They went on the cheap. Hedberg wasn't breaking the bank in any way, shape or form.

Not after the training camp he had. He was the best goalie in camp, and the best goalie for much of the time he played for the Pens. People have forgotten how awesome he was.

If you were in charge of things on the Penguins, you'd have played him as well.

And as far as "going on the cheap" is concerned, all we were lambasted with from HF Boards posters was how the Penguins couldn't afford to keep Fleury in the NHL, so they sent him back to juniors. Now someone is saying they went with the cheaper option to play him in the first place, despite the fact it would have cost less to play Hedberg and not sign Fleury.

**** it, I don't know why I bother.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Doesn't matter, training camps are just that, training!