TJF
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zeker said:I have to say that I think Carter is probably the most overrated prospect in the game.
I know everyone loves him and all, but when you look at the hard stats, his offensive numbers since being drafted simply do not project to first line numbers in the NHL. You can dismiss the numbers all you want - but it's a simple fact that his actual production since being drafted simply has not been where it was expected to be. His junior numbers of around 35gls/70pts were certainly impressive for a 17 year old yet to be drafted.....but the fact is those numbers have stayed at the same level as a 18 and 19 year old, and he has fallen behind the pack in terms of offensive production.
Personally, while I think they are similar prospects, I'd take Richards over Carter myself.
That being said, Parise and Zajac are nothing to go crazy about either, and I'd probably take the philly pair.
I think the chances of any of these players becoming legit first liners is probably pretty small.
Carter's numbers have been bad because he's been stuck on a bad team, he really doesn't have much offensive help in Sault Ste Marie. But if those number scare you I recomend you take a look at Rick Nash's junior numbers who like Carter didn't play for the greatest team and look what Nash did this season.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid[]=55239