yeah too true.
But I think the goal should be 3/4 players panning out.....and you'd be doing pretty (very) good there (including JP).
It seems likely or at least plausible that they could hit that.
But I get the sentiment that we've been here before.....JF Jacques ....Alex Plante .....and all that.....these guys seem more proven and further along than most of the past crop though.
I certainly agree with that, this crop has a more diverse skillset and a higher ceiling than the previous groups and as flawed as Mclellan is, I have more faith in him and his staff than the previous coaches to get the most out of these youngsters. I just think praise should be reserved for when some of these guys actually pan out at the NHL level.
@MoneyGuy Gretzky should get credit if these prospects pan out but Chia should also get credit for hiring Gretzky.