I’m relatively new to the in-depth NHL world. Can someone help me understand why high draft picks spend so much time in minor leagues? I’m used to leagues where high draft picks usually play with the major-league team the season they’re drafted, if not from the first game.
As to be expected. He was 17 years old when drafted. To not stunt his development of skills as a player he’ll be sent to juniors to get stronger bigger and faster and play a lot of minutes of high quality hockey and play in every situation. Leaving him in the NHL would stunt his growth due to him not playing a lot of minutes and games due to the high skill level of players. He’ll probably play this year, possibly next year in juniors then maybe a minor stint in the AHL and then onto the show. Or possibly just this year in Kelowna then play the AHL next year and get some NHL action next year.
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I’m relatively new to the in-depth NHL world. Can someone help me understand why high draft picks spend so much time in minor leagues? I’m used to leagues where high draft picks usually play with the major-league team the season they’re drafted, if not from the first game.
As to be expected. He was 17 years old when drafted. To not stunt his development of skills as a player he’ll be sent to juniors to get stronger bigger and faster and play a lot of minutes of high quality hockey and play in every situation. Leaving him in the NHL would stunt his growth due to him not playing a lot of minutes and games due to the high skill level of players. He’ll probably play this year, possibly next year in juniors then maybe a minor stint in the AHL and then onto the show. Or possibly just this year in Kelowna then play the AHL next year and get some NHL action next year.