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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
We need some players to steadily climb the list after turning pro.
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We need fans to calm the #### down and realize development isn't a linear process. I mean writing off Poirier and Klimchuk? Two 21 year olds? Just stupid.
Fans tend to look at box scores and think that a guy scoring a lot is a better prospect than a guy who just does what his coach asks of him. I'll take the guy that does what the coach asks for. Mangiapane is the latest wunderkind because of his big numbers. I would still rate him well behind Poirier and Klimchuk, regardless of what the box scores tell you. It will be interesting to see what little Andrew Mangiapane will do at the AHL level, playing a system that is not conducive to scoring. I suspect he'll quickly fall into the bust category with many fans because he isn't putting up gaudy numbers. The pro game is different because players have to learn to play at both ends of the ice. There is no room for one way players, unless you are in the Edmonton Oilers system.