People have to stop using just points as an indicator of talent and development. There are teams in all leagues that focus on playing defense first hockey, and grab players that will best fit the system they are playing. They also teach their players how to work in those systems which make them better prospects to turn pro than a lot of the guys that score gobs of points but can't check their coat. In the pros, where defense is becoming the key to success, guys that learn the defensive side of the game, while still showing growth in their basic hockey skills, have an advantage. With the contract windows being as short as they are now, players need to show the ability to contribute quickly. The guys that can play solid defense, and not hurt their team, will get their opportunities first. Kanzig, Jankowski, Gilmour, Harrison, and players of that ilk are going to continue to be good prospects because of the systems they are stuck in.
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