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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Rookies almost never move the needle on a team’s place in the standings. Fantilli was a can’t miss prospect who was projected as NHL ready. Didn’t stop the Jackets from being terrible last season. I know you love your prospects, but unless Michkkov is the second coming of Crosby, it’s unlikely he’ll have a major impact as a rookie.
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In fact, in Crosby's rookie season the Pens finished 2nd last in points (missed last by one point). And there was a huge gap between them and the 3rd worst team.