Prospect Info: First round pick #26 The environmentally friendly Liam Greentree

[KopitarGOAT420]

Greentree cannot play in the A until 2026-27. He doesn't turn 20 in the 2025 calendar year, thus ineligible for the A due to the CHL-NHL Agreement. NHL or back to junior in the O.

Man that rule is annoying...

So because of that CHL/NHL rule, it's physically impossible for Greentree to follow the same development path as Robertson - which is objectively the development path that makes the most sense for the player.

Playing in the OHL as a 19 year old who just put up 130+ points the previous year is a total waste. The AHL would likely be perfect for Greentree in his D+2 - it would be a challenge but he'd still likely be able to produce at a high level. Instead he'll be bored out of his mind playing in the OHL, not being challenged at all. Frustrating stuff.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Man that rule is annoying...

So because of that CHL/NHL rule, it's physically impossible for Greentree to follow the same development path as Robertson - which is objectively the development path that makes the most sense for the player.

Playing in the OHL as a 19 year old who just put up 130+ points the previous year is a total waste. The AHL would likely be perfect for Greentree in his D+2 - it would be a challenge but he'd still likely be able to produce at a high level. Instead he'll be bored out of his mind playing in the OHL, not being challenged at all. Frustrating stuff.

Robertson had the same development path. Played 2017-18 (18 year old season) and 2018-19 (19 year old season) in the O. Didn't play in the A until 2019-20 (20 year old season, D+3)

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

Robertson had the same development path. Played 2017-18 (18 year old season) and 2018-19 (19 year old season) in the O. Didn't play in the A until 2019-20 (20 year old season, D+3)

Oh sh*t wait, you're right! My b, my dumbass got the years mixed up lol.

On the bright side, that just means Greentree's production this year is significantly higher than what Robertson's was in his D+1. Also means he can follow the same development path which is great.

Robertson ended his D+1 with:

68 games

41 goals

46 assists

87 points

Greentree on pace to blow those totals out of the water. Obviously different players and still super early, but it's incredible to see Greentree progressing like he has. Hitting on a pick like this would be HUGE for the Kings future.

 

[King'sPawn]

Greentree cannot play in the A until 2026-27. He doesn't turn 20 in the 2025 calendar year, thus ineligible for the A due to the CHL-NHL Agreement. NHL or back to junior in the O.

Sorry to nitpick, but there are exceptions:
- he can play in the AHL after his OHL season ends this year. But it will be back to NHL/OHL next season. He signed a contract, so they can assign him to the AHL.
- the Kings COULD temporarily assign him for a conditioning stint, like what they did with Clarke.

Ultimately you're right he can't spend most of the year in the AHL, but he may be able to wow in short bursts.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Sorry to nitpick, but there are exceptions:
- he can play in the AHL after his OHL season ends this year. But it will be back to NHL/OHL next season. He signed a contract, so they can assign him to the AHL.
- the Kings COULD temporarily assign him for a conditioning stint, like what they did with Clarke.

Ultimately you're right he can't spend most of the year in the AHL, but he may be able to wow in short bursts.

Yes I'm aware, just wanted to give the general overview. Wonder if they give Greentree the 9 game sample next year to see if he's ready for fulltime NHL or not.