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Calgary4LIfe · 07-07-2017, 09:35 PM

I don't think Hall, Yakupov, RNH etc., were 'rushed'. I don't think that is the development problem with these kids. I mean, what 1st overall doesn't make the NHL in his first year?

The problem was that these kids were given too much responsibility too soon. They were not sheltered enough with a good veteran presence, and were placed right away into top 6 (or top-line) roles.

I like what Calgary did with Monahan and Gaudreau. Like what Calgary is doing with Bennett. That's how you bring prospects into the NHL.

07-07-2017, 09:35 PM	#123
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I don't think Hall, Yakupov, RNH etc., were 'rushed'. I don't think that is the development problem with these kids. I mean, what 1st overall doesn't make the NHL in his first year? The problem was that these kids were given too much responsibility too soon. They were not sheltered enough with a good veteran presence, and were placed right away into top 6 (or top-line) roles. I like what Calgary did with Monahan and Gaudreau. Like what Calgary is doing with Bennett. That's how you bring prospects into the NHL.