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Harry Lime · 02-12-2016, 03:01 PM

The philosophy in Stockton seems to be to prepare every player to play a 200ft game, and be able to step onto NHL ice without being a liability. Points are really secondary. As other posters have alluded to, it's only when a player proves that they are defensively responsible that they are being put in a position to succeed offensively.

That is likely why Grant looked so good in his limited minutes in Calgary, and why I really want to see Nakladal with 15+ minutes. The ability of both of these players to adapt to the NHL will be a good indication of what to expect from other graduates from the AHL. When they are ready.

I see it as limiting the rookie learning curve.

02-12-2016, 03:01 PM	#934
Harry Lime Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2014 Exp:	The philosophy in Stockton seems to be to prepare every player to play a 200ft game, and be able to step onto NHL ice without being a liability. Points are really secondary. As other posters have alluded to, it's only when a player proves that they are defensively responsible that they are being put in a position to succeed offensively. That is likely why Grant looked so good in his limited minutes in Calgary, and why I really want to see Nakladal with 15+ minutes. The ability of both of these players to adapt to the NHL will be a good indication of what to expect from other graduates from the AHL. When they are ready. I see it as limiting the rookie learning curve. __________________ "By Grabthar's hammer ... what a savings."