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Originally Posted by TheFlamesVan
^ he is 21 years old! A couple generational talents have really ruined everyone's patience with player development.
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What's the age when you feel it's okay to get concerned about a player's development? Is it premature for Montreal fans to express doubts that Galchenyuk will be a top-line centre? How about Jake Virtanen - still too soon?
Not every player is a McDavid or a Matthews. But most forwards drafted in the top 5 start to fulfill their promise by their third season in the NHL. That's why they're drafted that high - they're considered blue chippers, not projects.