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Originally Posted by bubbsy
brodie's a good example, but until a case can be made otherwise, he's the exception not the rule.
Backlund/baertchi first round picks being developed adequately and given the type of "leashes" to succeed is critical. So far this season, sure doesn't seem like the organization has succeeded in making players successful at the NHL level.
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Brodie, Bouma, Blair Jones has been good during his stint, Monahan has been great, Colborne has been steadily improving, Berra has been given plenty of leash.
You're cherry picking to make a point. Baertschi has struggled and Backlund hasn't been able to put up much offence. Development isn't just about how your two mid-range 1st rounders do, it's about everyone. Nor is this "leash" idea even remotely applicable. You can just give them infinite room to make mistakes without threat of repercussion. That's a way to ruin a prospect.