The Mars Volchenkov
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Kovy has had a great camp. They’re moving him around a lot and testing him in different roles.
Nah, I don't think the Avs messed up his development and I don't really believe an organization really CAN mess up a player's development. They can slow it down, yeah, but they either got it or they don't. Like Kaut, Foudy already has a questionable skill level, couple that with a wonky work ethic and you have a "prospect" who's just not worth the trouble.
Not really, it's not like a guy who's got NHL talent will just miss the league entirely because of mishandling by the organization and/or coach, it just might take longer. Conversely it might also get sped up if they do things right.Slow down is messing up development. So its kind of semantics here.
Avs fans .. I'm wondering how Kovalenko looked? I watched a ton of Torpedo games last year, don't think his stat line last season fully does a justice. He was pretty dominant, PPG until the injuries started hampering him a bit, still had good numbers. I'm not overly familiar with the Avs depth players but I thought he'd be a guy that would slot right into that top 9, especially with Landeskog and Nichuskin out. Good mix of skill and tenacity but his play style seems to effect his durability
Fair enough. I do think he’s close to NHL ready, skill and smarts wise, but physically he isn’t ready and I just fear that since the prospect pool isn’t that deep, they might rush him in. Which I think would ruin him long term. But yeah I get the excitement, he is going to be good in the future.Most fans here think Ritchie will go back to junior btw. We're just pleased that he's showing promise in camp. He may get a few games just because of the injury situation, but I doubt many think he will stick around.
Wrong account, Evan!