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Originally Posted by J epworth kendal
Yes, because playing in the AHL really hurt Jon Quick, Erik Karlsson, James Neal, Shea Weber, Zach Parise, Dustin Brown, Jason Spezza, Zdeno Chara, etc.
See, I can list names as well!
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Exactly...you go around the league and see case after case where teams that rushed prospects eventually ruined them. I recently heard another story where the GM and coach of another team felt that one of their prospects was almost ready but decided to be patient with him and let him develop another year in the minors. The management took some criticism for the move but it ended up paying off in spades and helped develop him into a top line player today.
Patience is key. If Sven is meant to make the NHL, then he will. If he is a flash in the pan, we'll know soon enough.