Adjustment to AHL has been slow for Lake Erie's Milano

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Photo: Lake Erie Monsters forward and Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Sonny Milano (#22) took a break from AHL action this season to compete for the bronze medalist USA squad at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship (courtesy of Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire)


</p>Making the jump from junior to the American Hockey League is one of the most difficult transitions in hockey.

The game gets faster, physicality turns up a notch, and players are smarter.

And for teenagers like Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Sonny Milano, playing in the AHL can be a real eye-opening experience.

“It’s been pretty tough so far, but it’s a lot of fun,†Milano, 19, said.… read more

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[niflheim]

Thanks for article. Kid has talent and golden hands, needs a little bit more confidence ( and patience ). Our veteran's presence is good for his ( proper) development

ps Malhotra initiates nostalgic memories, young Malhotra, young Nash ( young me)

 

[EDM]

His attitude sounds good in the article. No griping or complaining.