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Originally Posted by Henry Fool
Oh yeah. The point being that he was trained on a WHL team during the most crucial years.
Small guys have to learn to find their space in the NHL. Be patient.
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I think that may be the key - patience with Euro drafted players as they take a little longer to adjust. Who knows. I truly believe Hartley wants what's best for Backlund and Baertschi and believes in a slow approach.