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Originally Posted by JFK
We need to separate the current NHL and the old NHL. The separation of good to bottom line players isn't 6-6 anymore, it's not top six bottom six. It's top 9 and bottom three. Bottom three players are dime a dozen. Good smart players that can play a two-way game and chip in 10-15 are valuable.
Curtis Lazar is a versatile player, strong two-way game, can play middle or either wing. His offensive upside is limited but he reminds me of Glencross before Curits got broke down and busted. Probably not verging on 50 points Glencross but that third line complimentary player who can be put anywhere in the line up and be a positive factor.
Is he currently an NHL player? I don't know, we'll find out in the fall, but he looked like it.
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It may be too early too definitively state this. There were times in Jr that he showed great offensive prowess. If Lazar earns the ice time and has linemates who can skate he could easily be a 30 - 40 pt player. Clearly a lot depends on him.