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Flamescuprun2018 · 12-23-2017, 08:14 PM

35 points in first two NHL seasons is nothing to sneeze at for a 19-20 yr old at the time.

GM G A Pts
143 12 23 35

Then Mono season. Now confidence low. Just need to look at Bennett to see what that does.

Had to go back to WJC to get a better glimpse at what a confident Lazar can do. Lazar was captain of that gold medal winning team and was key on the powerplay with McDavid.

Interesting that McDavid and Lazar were a one-two punch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhLc2gh-c90

GM G A Pts
2014 Canada WJC 4th 7 3 4 7
2015 Canada WJC 1st 7 5 4 9

Hathaway is doing on 3rd line what Lazar should be doing. The difference is mostly confidence.

Interesting how bad timing (Mono early in 3rd season when waiver exemption lost (160th NHL game)) can hinder a player's development to recapture confidence by removing the AHL waiver exempt option.

Exemption Determination for Curtis Lazar
Source: https://www.capfriendly.com/waivers_.../curtis-lazar?

Waivers signing age: 18
Position: skater
11 GP in first season: No
11 GP in second season: Yes
Years Exempt: 4
NHL Games Played Exempt: 160

At some point he may be able to pass waivers. A half year in the AHL could be the solution.

Ahead of Poirier, Shinkaruk, and Klimchuk in same draft year and they have the benefit of first and second line minutes still in AHL.

12-23-2017, 08:14 PM	#57
Flamescuprun2018 Scoring Winger Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Calgary Exp:	35 points in first two NHL seasons is nothing to sneeze at for a 19-20 yr old at the time. GM G A Pts 143 12 23 35 Then Mono season. Now confidence low. Just need to look at Bennett to see what that does. Had to go back to WJC to get a better glimpse at what a confident Lazar can do. Lazar was captain of that gold medal winning team and was key on the powerplay with McDavid. Interesting that McDavid and Lazar were a one-two punch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhLc2gh-c90 GM G A Pts 2014 Canada WJC 4th 7 3 4 7 2015 Canada WJC 1st 7 5 4 9 Hathaway is doing on 3rd line what Lazar should be doing. The difference is mostly confidence. Interesting how bad timing (Mono early in 3rd season when waiver exemption lost (160th NHL game)) can hinder a player's development to recapture confidence by removing the AHL waiver exempt option. Exemption Determination for Curtis Lazar Source: https://www.capfriendly.com/waivers_.../curtis-lazar? Waivers signing age: 18 Position: skater 11 GP in first season: No 11 GP in second season: Yes Years Exempt: 4 NHL Games Played Exempt: 160 At some point he may be able to pass waivers. A half year in the AHL could be the solution. Ahead of Poirier, Shinkaruk, and Klimchuk in same draft year and they have the benefit of first and second line minutes still in AHL.