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Originally Posted by 868904
I really don't see Byron as anything more than a 3rd line energy guy.
He's had 3 seasons in the AHL now and has failed to score at a point per game clip.
He's not skilled enough to be a scorer and he's not big enough to be a grinder.
So what exactly is he? I'm not saying he's totally useless, but I think he's going to plateau as a 3rd line energy guy and only in the right situation (ie. a team with a lot of size all throughout the line up).
I kind of expect a little more than that out of a second rounder.
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Then you are going to be disappointed more times than not.
Second round picks - 2004-2008 (So far)
2004 Draft - 17 players have yet to play an NHL game.
2005 Draft - 13 players have yet to play an NHL game.
2006 Draft - 14 players have yet to play an NHL game.
2007 Draft - 16 players have yet to play an NHL game. - Byrons draft (was taken in the 6th round)
2008 Draft - 13 players have yet to play an NHL game.