Is Aaron Ekblad a bust?

[Newfoundland]

title^ I'd say yes.

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[780il]

In the sense that like RNH he didn't meet expectations of a #1 pick, but still became a solid NHL player.

But no, not a bust.

 

[wetcoast]

In the sense that like RNH he didn't meet expectations of a #1 pick, but still became a solid NHL player.

Pretty much this so the answer is no.

 

[Trap Jesus]

title^ I'd say yes.

Considering you started a poll about it this is pretty obvious.

 

[violaswallet]

Threads like this one is why members should reach a certain post limit before allowing to start threads. Close this please.

About par for a first overall defenseman...Johnston, Berard, Jovo, Hamrlik all were good but not superstar defensemen.

To be honest, Ekky is still young, but certainly not a bust!

 

[BenchBrawl]

Didn't he have concussion issues that severely slowed down his progression? Or I'm thinking of someone else?

 

[pb1300]

About par for a first overall defenseman...Johnston, Berard, Jovo, Hamrlik all were good but not superstar defensemen.

To be honest, Ekky is still young, but certainly not a bust!

Averages 13 goals a game, and is on his way to a career best season. He is hardly a bust.

 

[Thenameless]

No, he's more than a serviceable defenseman. Besides, d-men usually hit their stride later in their careers, so he could still improve.

 

[Voight]

No..... he's a reliable defensemen who has played good.

Lets not forget he's merely 23 years old, defensemen typically peak in their late 20s/early 30s.

 

[LT]

Lopsided, closed.