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Originally Posted by Yamer
My terminology is strictly based in physiology. A person (usually/normally/typically), isn't "full-baked", so to speak, until approximately the age of 25. By that time the literal denotation of "prospect" (prospective) is no longer applicable, as the player (and person) has biologically peaked and a fully-informed evaluation can be made.
Gretzky, Crosby, etc. were all first line players their very first year of playing eligibility, but they got better as time went on.
Then their are the exceptions, aka "late bloomers", usually cut from the goaltending ilk.
Eberle, Hall, RNH, and to a lesser extent Paajarvi, still have yet to reach and show their full potential and thus should be technically classified as prospective, or prospects.
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Well based on the terminology of hockey, a prospect is a player who has been drafted by a team and has yet to play for the NHL club. Rookie is a first year, Sophomore is second year, and after that they're just a young NHL player.