Johnny developing into a star at 21 definitely softens the blow of Sven busting. Post drsft year Johnny started to turn heads where Sven was looking like the next flames superstar. Johnny still seemed like a bit of a long shot back then. 3 years later Johnny is a key cog on a top line in the 2nd round of the playoffs and Sven is still a fringe NHLer on his second organization.
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