One of the most baffling things to me is how fans think guys like Hanifin 'are what they are' at 24, simply because they were good enough at a young age to play in the NHL, but guys like Mackey at 24, are perceived to have nothing but upside.
It is one of the most bizarre fan quirks there is.
Giordano became a full time NHLer as a 25 year old. Brodie hit his stride as a 24 year old. Andersson continues to improve every year (he is 24).
But Hanifin is what he is. Okay then.
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