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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
Not everyone. There were lots of people posting trades where bluechip prospects or young performing roster players were being moved in trade. So those expectations were not met in any way. We didn't see a Wallinder or Lekkerimaki dealt our way.
Argue away. He was drafted in the third round for a reason. He's a smallish defenseman who is pass first. Not a great shot, but an incredible passer. A player that not many on the board had heard of before the trade and a guy that didn't even make the Canucks top 15 prospects in their prospect review by The Hockey Writers for a weak Vancouver prospect pool. Still lots to prove for this kid, even with posting gaudy numbers in the OHL. Has a particular skillset the team needs but has a long path to the NHL. Still see him as a "B" level prospect, even with the scoring exploits, and that's okay. "B" level prospects can surprise and turn into core players if things go right. |
Honeslty it will be interesting to see what happens after another season between Brz and Willander.
Not that different in size. Both RH shot dmen.
But I'd argue that Brzustewicz play and production in their Draft+1 has been way more impressive than Willander.
Prospects are hard to read and it's a small sample size in their draft+1 so far but will be interesting to see how each guy is looked at once we have another season of play to look at.
Because to me Willander has been somewhat disappointing for a top 12 pick in the NCAA and Brz has impressed.