Burrowsaurus
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I think if we really looked at it, most Dmen only break into the league around Ceci's age. Is his lack of progress a bit concerning, sure. But he still has lots of time to figure it out. Just because other D go through these struggles in the AHL out of sight from most fans, doesn't mean they don't also have their struggles.
It's the experience + lack of progress.
he has legit NHL experience. Trains with the big boys every day. Plays against the best players in the world every second night.
I know people don't agree. But I think age has a lot less to do with things than experience. Not a small off he will be able to retain more hockey knowledge at 25 than he is now.
Regardless of age. He will be a NHL veteran next year.
Yes. Time is on his side. But it's honestly felt like he's progressed so little in the already ample time he's had.