Prospect Info: At 27th Overall The Predators Select Zachary L'Heureux

[Porter Stoutheart]

'It's Time to Move On:' Zachary L'Heureux is Ready to Turn Pro | Nashville Predators

Nashville's 2021 First-Round Pick is Eager to Take Next Step, Leave Checkered Past Behind

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The proof will only ever be in the pudding for this guy. He hasn't shown a great deal of self-awareness in any of his past incidents. But ok, he was a "dumb kid" those times? He is taking the uphill slope. Doesn't mean he can't get there.

 

[wmupreds]

The disciplined playoff performance is a good sign. If he can take that same mentality and assign the same importance to the start of his professional career, he'll be off to a good start. If he walks in with an oversized chip on his shoulder he's not going to have a good time in the A.

 

[Olderfan]

He’s had, what we can assume, multiple counseling/meetings/warnings from parent(s), coaches, leagues, friends, referees, etc. to no avail. He persists by attacking a fan, with a stick. It means he’s still a boy, not a man. We need to realize that this behavior is not that of an overly aggressive hockey player; there are plenty of those, but of an individual who loses control so badly he does things beyond reason. He appears to need help beyond what hockey can afford him. Forget hockey; this is a troubled kid. I appeal to those close to him to get him some help.

 

[PredsV82]

He’s had, what we can assume, multiple counseling/meetings/warnings from parent(s), coaches, leagues, friends, referees, etc. to no avail. He persists by attacking a fan, with a stick. It means he’s still a boy, not a man. We need to realize that this behavior is not that of an overly aggressive hockey player; there are plenty of those, but of an individual who loses control so badly he does things beyond reason. He appears to need help beyond what hockey can afford him. Forget hockey; this is a troubled kid. I appeal to those close to him to get him some help.

I think you are overstating. Yes, he is at high risk, but his statements acknowledging his issues and his more disciplined performance in the playoffs gives me hope that he is maturing. I think being around professionals in Milwaukee will do him a world of good

 

[predhead1]

Nothing a few good bag skates can't solve.