It always seems we put so much emphasis on players who succeed in Junior or lesser leagues. Guys like Hickey, Magiapane and others.
While players who've sniffed the NHL but aren't producing at high levels get beat up a bit, simply because they've actually been to a high level and had to adjust.
I think Poirier is still a good prospect and should be considered in the secondary group.
However, I went with Shinkaruk. He was a top prospect, succeeded in the AHL and showed flashes of producing in the NHL. High ceiling and an NHL capable player already.
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