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Originally Posted by keenan87
Umm wasn't Anderson going to almost make the big club 2 years ago? Why exactly do you think they need another year.. just curious
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No, Andersson was nowhere close to being ready 2 years ago, this year, next year, and possibly the year after that. He's a good prospect, he has NHL skills, and he could be a player one day, but he's not nearly ready yet. It's big jump from the AHL to the NHL, and the kid is only just NOW getting his fitness in order. That's something that will kill your chances at a spot in the NHL because the game is just too fast and everyone is in exceptional shape. Not to mention he's going to need some experience at a lower level. Almost all defensemen do, and those that go to the NHL after 1 season in the minors are usually 1st round picks with clear NHL ready talent.
Andersson is not a guy you pencil into the opening day top 4 as you did above...ahead of a good veteran like Alzner I might add *scoff*. At best he surprises in camp and he earns a spot on the bottom pairing, or as the 7th d-man. I wouldn't expect anything more.