William H Bonney
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Curious why you think playing in an older league would have been a mistake? Not sure if he was really tested at all these past two years? Always been concerns about his slow feet and speed - playing as an over-ager in prep this year did not allow for him to showcase that he can still do what he does at a higher pace. Going straight to college might also be a mistake? No doubt he has skill but not sure he has proven anything much to anyone yet. I can see him going in the draft but not sure he's worthy of 1st or 2nd round consideration. I would have really liked to see him play against stronger competition.
It's not playing in an older league that would be a mistake, it's that Morrow has been playing in levels lower than he should have for 2 seasons already. The USHL is a large step up from U18 hockey, but he'd have a significant advantage there with his size and skill and he'd be 19 for most of the season. I don't think it's advantageous to spend 3 straight seasons playing below your level. Granted, it's possible the USHL would be too much for him, but if that was the case for a 19-year-old who's not a late bloomer, it most likely doesn't matter when he goes to college in terms of his professional prospects.
I'd be more sympathetic to him spending a year in the USHL if he'd spent last year with Youngstown as was originally planned, but a 3rd season playing with significant advantages isn't ideal.