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That would be a huge mistakeYou don't like to see players leap into the NHL until they are 20 or so. Some players can make the jump and perhaps Hayton and Soderstrom are two of them.
That would be a huge mistakeYou don't like to see players leap into the NHL until they are 20 or so. Some players can make the jump and perhaps Hayton and Soderstrom are two of them.
Soderstrom, you may well be right. For Hayton, he's done all that he can do in Juniors and rather than "percolate", he will stagnate. He needs sheltered minutes in the NHL since the AHL option is not open to him.That would be a huge mistake
Hayton just turned 19 this month. If he's that ready, let him dominate the OHL. It won't hurt him to stay in SSM. He'll get much more playing time.For Hayton, he's done all that he can do in Juniors and rather than "percolate", he will stagnate. He needs sheltered minutes in the NHL since the AHL option is not open to him.
No player has ever stagnated. That’s a complete myth with absolutely no basis in reality.Soderstrom, you may well be right. For Hayton, he's done all that he can do in Juniors and rather than "percolate", he will stagnate. He needs sheltered minutes in the NHL since the AHL option is not open to him.
TurrisNo player has ever stagnated. That’s a complete myth with absolutely no basis in reality.
You’re claiming that Turris stayed in college too long? Haha.Turris
Exactly.Turris stagnated under stupid usage... In the NHL. Like asking Hayton to be our 4C/W might be...
Correct.Turris wasn't ready...he didn't tear up the NCAA, in fact it was the opposite. He only had 35pts in 36 games with only had 11 goals. Plenty of top selected players come in and put up superior numbers. Turris' numbers were pedestrian in comparison. He forced his way onto the lineup and TGO obliged. He felt compelled, some of it had to do with Boedker performing so well at camp and took all the spotlight from Turris at rookie camp. He could have used more seasoning, but he was absolutely misused when he was with the Yotes for sure, no doubt.
If the kids are good enough to play, they need to play in the top 6. If they can't play in the top 6, then let them stay down...ala Domi.
I'll be pissed if Hayton stays up this year.
Same. We already managed Turris and Strome poorly, please don't ruin Hayton
He’s already in the better of the two leagues. Also, the better equipped team. Brynas is basically the Plaza Hotel compared to the Motel 6 of the Tucson Roadrunners. Adapting to smaller ice is important, but I wouldn’t ask him to downgrade so severely this early on. He’s developing in a good place, a good organization, a good league and good and far away from our mess. I say we leave our stain off him as long as possible.What about Soderstrom playing in the AHL?
One more year in junior had literally never ruined any prospect ever.OEL didn't play a complete season as a Coyote until age 20. He split age 19 between Phoenix and San Antonio.
Hanzal also 20 before 1st NHL season.
Doan didn't play in Phoenix until age 20. (he was 19 for 1st season in Winnipeg though ;-))
Hayton just turned 19 this month. I don't think one more year in JRs is a tragedy or will "ruin" him if he doesn't see NHL ice til age 20.
That's why they have training camp and pre-season. Both D and C are hard to crack the NHL roster first year, much harder than a winger.You don't like to see players leap into the NHL until they are 20 or so. Some players can make the jump and perhaps Hayton and Soderstrom are two of them.