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Originally Posted by Rikster
Let's not get carried away again.
I'm a big HB fan, have followed him since he was drafted and think in time he can play in the NHL.
But to suggest that his upside is an elite level offensive dman and PP1 QB at the NHL level or even in the minors is over the top and reeks of hyperbole.
Some scouting reports compare him to Liljegren in Toronto.
In Vancouver he was behind Hughes at the NHL level, Willander on the reserve list and I would argue behind Johansson in Abbotsford which made him expendable.
Prospects with the skill sets and upside you claim HB has usually go right from junior to the NHL, something I hope the Flames don't do.
He will need time in the minors to learn the pro game and develop his game to overcome his deficiencies which he will have to do if he is to play in the NHL.
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Willander NHLe - 19
Brzustewicz NHLe - 35
The ONLY thing that Willander is ahead in right now is where he got drafted. He's playing on a loaded Boston College team with Celebrini and Hutson while producing middling results.
Brzustewicz is THE man on his team - leading in PTS, leading OHL for D in points and having a historic season.
To think that Willander is "ahead" is laughable. They are on par at worst.