[Bandwagon In Flames]

Originally Posted by thefoss1957

I am more wary of the PHYSICAL aspect of the game...a Center, at 19, and listed 6'2", 187, my question would be, is he ready to take the beating that an NHL Center must absorb? A year to grow/condition/strength training wouldn't be a negative...and femur, radial, and humerus growth plates would normally fuse by age 20...the kid may not yet be completely grown.

That said, I am truly a neutral observer here, just pointing out the various, and IMO, valid discussions on the pros and cons of the decisions that the Flame brain trust must be considering.

My own inclination would be to be cautious...


Edit: Bandwagon, I don't think OHL D-men are usually in the 210 to 235 pound weight range that you see on NHL rosters...that is why the OHL, IMO, is better for developing young men who's bones are not fully mature.

Where are you getting that he is 187lb? Last I heard he was in the 205 range..