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Originally Posted by Vulcan
I count five years from 05. I think before we start questioning any player as a bust, he generally needs five years. Two years in junior and three in the minors.
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Depth guys tend to go that route, but the kind of players we need - top six forwards - will generally play one more year of junior and 1+ pro after their draft year before breaking into the NHL. Case in point: Backlund. That is what we are desperately lacking in the system.
It should, however, also be noted that the scouts identified Giordano's potential. As a non-drafted player, he is a guy who took one of those quantum leaps we needed. From an NHL talent perspective, the team also identified the potential guys like Glencross and Bourque had that Edmonton and Chicago missed.