So there’s no other option but to see our prospects “die on the vine” if they’re not traded? Isn’t it possible that one or more of them will mature and develop into solid regulars on this team?
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Absolutely; that’s the point of development. Let me clarify, there is a reason why I included ‘diminishing returns’ as part of the post and Id like to think I don’t have a history here in beating the snot out of prospects or being impatient with them specifically (even tho I can occasionally be a hot head).
In fact(gasp), Ive generally liked what Sweeney has done to rebuild what was a barren cupboard in a short period of time, especially on D and in goal.
But the end of the day, though, we can’t hold onto all of these assets; the future core must be identified as there are only so many spots available on the pro roster.
While i realize that’s a tough ask, to forecast, it does mean someone is going to get left behind and/or the prospects will stagnate in their development. That’s all. I didn’t advocate for Bjork or Donato being moved.
But I do think something could be done, now, to fix the roster and yield better results. It just depends on what they want to pay (who they are willing to sacrifice).
Let me ask you (anyone) this: over the next three/four years, who Do you see as the top 6 and 9 wingers between the current pro roster and what’s in Providence?
Who are all the eligible bodies?
Who gets left behind?
Do the same exercise with the defense.
This exercise , speaks to diminishing returns and the overall point I was trying to make. Obviously, reevaluating takes place as prospects aren’t all on a linear path of development.
But of who gets left behind, or might be on the cusp of being pushed outside, can any of those prospects make us better in a different capacity (i.e. trade market)?
This post could go on so I’ll end it here.
