you have to go after these opportunities. They don't need to be stars. They can be depth guys, or even just minor league players - most organizations run two pro teams - filling out the AHL roster and developing those diamonds in the rough has to be part of the process of building the organization.
Guys like Schultz may not work out, but Dan Dekeyser has looked pretty good so far; so has Torey Krug. Henrik Karlsson was a bust, but Viktor Faskth did a nice job last year. You have to take these shots.
The smarter thing to do would be to not over-sell these guys as "top centers' or "best players outside the NHL". Just say your 'scouts like him and you want to bring them in for a shot' or something like that to moderate expectations
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