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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
The ultimate question is on track for what? I can't say I saw him play but he didn't exactly light it up or dominate against what is substandard talent compared to the CHL. I'm not saying he's a bust or anything but if he can't dominate at that level I have a hard time believing that he's going to be a difference maker in the NHL. Time will tell but he's going to have to take a big step next season.
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I wouldn't say the American Colleges are substandard compared to the CHL. They may not have as many top end talented players but they make up for it in being older and more mature. Last time I looked they are rated above the CHL as a league. One problem they do have is there is no fighting so it may not be as tough as the CHL and so there maybe more of an adjustment to pro.
As for being on track, it's obviously on track for the NHL. He's making progress, not great progress but I'd only panic if he starts to flatline like Chucko did. We'll have a better read on what we've got after the next year or two.