My point is that people change, they can get better and outgrow their initial scouting reports. The real reason I am arguing this is because it is pet peeve of mine, people saying "omg, how did he fall so far!" or "omg, why was he picked so high, stupid GM"
During ones draft year, prospects can become risers. Guys like Ryan Johansen are top five picks, but the year before, he was playing in the BCHL not standing out. Same with Brodin, none of us knew who he was until he spent a full year in the SEL.
If one year can raise their stocks that much in just ONE year, the years AFTER they were drafted can affect them just as much, positive or negative. But on draft day, you select players with the info you are given.
With Zucker, ON DRAFT DAY, not considering his improvements he made after that day, he was considered a tenacious winger with great speed, versatility, character, and a deceptive shot. The main question was that, could be round off his offensive game outside of shooting? Also, could you translate his energetic style of player successfully with only a 5-11 170lbs body? Not exactly dangerous at the NHL level.
Of course, he has improved his all-round game, and has successfully put on muscle. So the Wild has developed him properly and that is great.
Zucker looks to be a great Wild youngster, but back to the question, yes I can believe he was selected late in the 2nd.
