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Originally Posted by Naitix
That's true, but I usually don't care about anyone getting PPG in AHL if they are older than 26, at that point its almost certain that they can put up points in the AHL but can not transition their game into the NHL. It does not matter if Froese was PPG and is trash in the show, that's like saying Agostino should be good because he puts up close/over PPG in the AHL every year. Putting up PPG in the AHL in their second and third professional year is really good, and they need to be given an opportunity to succeed in the NHL, what else can they do to get a chance?
Ya I think Ruzicka's skating was a concern but it has improved imo, he looks really good out there
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I agree it’s a different consideration bringing up young guys v older ones, but the point is people saying “Ruzicka would be better than any guy on the 4th line” are making a huge assumption that domination in the AHL = will play well in the NHL.
If we are bringing these guys up it’s to give them a taste of the NHL and judge their game in NHL conditions against bigger, stronger and faster opposition. I doubt it’s because they are “obviously better” than, for example, a guy who’s been an NHL regular like Leivo.