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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Puljujarvi is Edmonton's Sven Baertschi. The team made some mistakes, but the player spent a lot of time hanging himself as well.
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Originally Posted by Ashasx
JP's red flag should have been obvious at the draft when a Finnish GM passed on him. The kid still refuses to learn English.
The Oilers haven't helped him, but this is on JP.
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I am not saying that JP doesn't bear some personal responsibility for not taking control of his own future and development. But let's remember that these top prospects are still teenagers when they are drafted. Part of the team's responsibility is to not just develop their talent, but also give them guidance and an atmosphere that also develops them into young men and professionals.
If JP was the exception, I would say that it more on him. But with the Oilers, there is a clear pattern of screwing up development on all fronts. I see JP's development as a factor the of the Oilers not doing a good job and putting the weight of the world on these kids without proper mentorship and discipline. Another franchise probably would have gotten through to him and he would be more motivated.