Get out of here with your semi positive outlook. That’s not allowed around these parts!
Yes, and no. Alexander Romanov, Ryan McLeod, Martin Fehervary, Sean Durzi all played more than 100 games.
And they pretended this year was the first they were targeting positions. Wabit's on to you, Bill!
Kind of makes my point, if those are the most impressive guys that were drafted after FJ.
I would argue that doesn't change the timeline on using bust labels. Not saying you did or anything (I can't keep track of who said what) but I just agreeing with the previously made sentiment that Rossi isn't a bust yet. It just changes upside expectations on said prospect, but when they hit those expectations should be the relatively the same. A top 10 pick should not be expected to make the NHL faster than a 2nd round pick as they usually the same age (I would argue Rossi is given an extra year due to COVID).
So, why draft in the top 10? Or even top 3 if all first round picks are all the same and may have delayed trajectories? I mean why draft Adam Fantilli when you can have Charles Stramel?
I could say the same thing; you expect your top 10 picks to make an impact sooner. Look at the concerns regarding Cooley, Gauthier and them not joining their teams.
I don't know if "bust" is the right term for Rossi. I think it's highly unlikely he will be a legit 1C, which is what most people want out of a center picked in the top 10. There is also legit concern on if he will be a center at all at the NHL level. With some posters saying he wouldn't perform well as a wing, like Granlund did, there is a lot of concern with him as a player. That concern was likely a driving factor in picking Stramel and Kumpulainen.
What else could be a different expectation between a top 3 pick (Fantilli) and a 20+ pick (Stramel)? I wonder...
His offseason determination this year seems to mirror the determination Granlund had after his early struggles. Grandlund came back after that pivotal summer a MUCH improved player!
Agreed. I'm cautiously excited to see how he does, probably the one thing I'm most looking forward to watching this upcoming season since I'm expecting, at best, another first round exit.
