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Originally Posted by moon
I don't think that as a blanket statement is true but this has been dealt with before on this site so no need to bring that argument up again.
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Yeah it is hard to speak in generalities in terms of this. Really it comes down to the individual player when talking about development.
Different teams also play a factor in it as well. If you go to Boston College you are getting some of the best coaching in the world, but doesn't mean that smaller NCAA teams are up to that standard. Same with the CHL there are some teams that you likely would not want to be drafted to as a player if you are looking to develop.
I think the problem with the statement is the term "better", as it is impossible to quantify which system is better.
Maybe the better way of framing it is that the NCAA is more of a developmental system, where the CHL is more of a production system. More projects end up in the NCAA for a variety of reasons (size, skill, strength, etc) whereas the CHL will get the top prospects since they do a good job of immediately preparing you for a step to the NHL due to schedule, travel, etc.