He’s literally playing bottom minutes when he’s not being scratched. You don’t do that with your top prospects on D. It’s super rare they end up developing into what you envisioned when you drafted the player.
On the day when Fabbro ends up on waivers, it should be a reminder how top dmen prospects don’t develop in the NHL, playing a lessor role than they were drafted to play.
As for the other quote, maybe they have.
If that’s the case, they shouldn’t mess around with him much longer. His value will start to take a nose dive.
He just needs to play a top 4 role. In his case, as a top 10 pick, he needs to be playing Top pairing minutes in the AHL until he’s ready to slide right into a Top 4 role in Columbus.
It’s basic developmental stuff here. Waddell comes from the Detroit tree. He knows this. If he is playing the Europe card, then I can guarantee you Waddell is likely already trying to move him. He’s also likely done, trying to convince the kid, his best option is to be playing in the AHL. If he’s not getting the offers he’d like, then his fingers are crossed and he’s praying the kid somehow just starts clicking. Likely not gonna be the case, but you can hope.
Once again IF he’s playing the Euro Card, good bet he’s going to end up moved.