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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
I think that this is a good nuanced assessment. I honestly think that he may be a good player but realistically how many times have we seen a player who performed fantastically in juniors fail to make a dent in the NHL because those small flaws in their games are exploited at a higher level. H is trending in the right direction and this is a solid bet by the Flames in turning an expiring asset into 5 assets.
Both teams got exactly what they wanted out of this trade and exactly what they needed. The Canucks have a very unexpected window that they can push for and the Flames have had their window slam shut in the past 2 years and thankfully have taken the approach of rebuilding. The more shots/prospects that they have the greater the chance of success.
I honestly think that this is an exciting time to be a Flames fan.
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Yup....happens all the time.
Hunter is trending towards being named CHL defenseman of the year.
Heady stuff and something to be very proud of.
However, it really does not mean a whole lot in relation to becoming a NHL regular, never mind a top pairing type.
Here is a list of the last 20 winners....not over whelming to be sure, but also does have some good ones.
2003–04 James Wisniewski Plymouth Whalers OHL
2004–05 Danny Syvret London Knights OHL
2005–06 Keith Yandle Moncton Wildcats QMJHL
2006–07 Kris Russell Medicine Hat Tigers WHL
2007–08 Karl Alzner Calgary Hitmen WHL
2008–09 Jonathon Blum Vancouver Giants WHL
2009–10 David Savard Moncton Wildcats QMJHL
2010–11 Ryan Ellis Windsor Spitfires OHL
2011–12 Dougie Hamilton Niagara IceDogs OHL
2012–13 Ryan Sproul Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL
2013–14 Derrick Pouliot Portland Winterhawks WHL
2014–15 Tony DeAngelo Sarnia Sting/Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL
2015–16 Ivan Provorov Brandon Wheat Kings WHL
2016–17 Thomas Chabot Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL
2017–18 Nicolas Hague Mississauga Steelheads OHL
2018–19 Ty Smith Spokane Chiefs WHL
2019–20 Noel Hoefenmayer Ottawa 67's OHL
2021–22 Nathan Staios Hamilton Bulldogs OHL
2022–23 Olen Zellweger Kamloops Blazers WHL