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Originally Posted by Drury18
I don't think you can use performance in the WHL as a indicator for performance in the NHL. They are two very different leagues with very different levels of play. Very average players can have excellent WHL careers and completely fizzle out in the NHL. One name that comes to mind is Brad Moran. Same size, same sort of player, however never got off the ground in the NHL. Had an amazing WHL career, solid AHL career, talents didn't translate to the NHL at all.
I agree with JJsChaos, the kid has some sort of entitlement issue where he thinks he deserves better then he is getting and doesn't work as hard as the other rookies. He's been told by fans and management he's the next big thing, it's gone to his head and he doesn't work for anything because he expects it. Based on last night, I'd rather seen Reinhart or Grandlund get his spot on the opening night roster in Calgary as a very clear message from Management that this half-assing in Development Camps and Prospect Tourneys doesn't fly.
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You got all that from one game in a prospects tournament?