I think that Okhotyiuk perhaps got rushed to the NHL, and things just sort of unwound for him from there. Probably got rattled and second-guessed his own decisions. Who knows? I would say that playing regularly in a professional league might be what is best for him. If he improves, I imagine he will be back. He was obviously intent on playing in the NHL.
As for last place, I thought I would point out an interesting wrinkle between the Boltman and Koumountzis race for last place.
Today is August 8th. There are 9 prospects left, so there are 8 more rounds to go, with the 2nd last and last place declared on August 16th. The wrinkle is that Boltman is set to become UFA on August 16th, as the Flames need to sign him by August 15th. We may be voting on that last day, and the results may be nullified by this wrinkle on this very last day, assuming that Boltman is one of the final 2 prospects.
Gives this year's voting a little bit more drama.
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