majormet
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He is our leading scorer in the AHL, never played at the NHL level and is a bit older than the current kids, is he a guy who can help the big club, what does he do good and what are his weaknesses
His brother, Mitch?
He is our leading scorer in the AHL, never played at the NHL level and is a bit older than the current kids, is he a guy who can help the big club, what does he do good and what are his weaknesses
Well I would think you partly answered your question.
There are guys that develop later, did he recently get better to be putting up those numbers, are he just looks like Sundin compared to Dal Colle
That goes to show you we have NO forward depth in the AHL. Our next forward prospect is Keiffer Bellows.He is our leading scorer in the AHL, never played at the NHL level and is a bit older than the current kids, is he a guy who can help the big club, what does he do good and what are his weaknesses
Of course, but people will point out that one of his weaknesses would be he has never broken through. He will have to get acclimated to the speed of the NHL, teammates and gain confidence.
A guy that is playing well in the Always Hungry League and has never made it to the big club will play with a chip on his shoulder if given the chance. I can't give any reasons to not give him a shot.
That goes to show you we have NO forward depth in the AHL. Our next forward prospect is Keiffer Bellows.
Eberzal is right. The answer to this problem is not in our system.
jeez the guy is only 26, not like a career AHLer. He may only ever be a AHL guy but sometimes guys just need a chance.
jeez the guy is only 26, not like a career AHLer. He may only ever be a AHL guy but sometimes guys just need a chance.
Do you have any examples of guys who became NHLers after 26? Most end up career AHLers. They're fine for short periods, but that's it.
Are you asking about players who 'made it' as in achieved their potential? Because many would say Bailey didn't make it until last year when he was 26. I could go all the way back to Todd Bertuzzi who the Islanders gave up on(and I remember all the complaints about him being to soft and to slow as I am old enough) and he did not come into his own till the 99-00 season(25 yrs age). I would venture to guess that many NHL players do not find themselves until around 25-26 years old. Sometimes all it takes is giving a guy a chance. I have watched Fritz at the Bridge in 3 games(small sample I know) but he has looked very good positionally and strong on the puck. Will it translate to the NHL really there is only one way to find out.Do you have any examples of guys who became NHLers after 26? Most end up career AHLers. They're fine for short periods, but that's it.
Are you asking about players who 'made it' as in achieved their potential? Because many would say Bailey didn't make it until last year when he was 26. I could go all the way back to Todd Bertuzzi who the Islanders gave up on(and I remember all the complaints about him being to soft and to slow as I am old enough) and he did not come into his own till the 99-00 season(25 yrs age). I would venture to guess that many NHL players do not find themselves until around 25-26 years old. Sometimes all it takes is giving a guy a chance. I have watched Fritz at the Bridge in 3 games(small sample I know) but he has looked very good positionally and strong on the puck. Will it translate to the NHL really there is only one way to find out.