MLHS Morning Mashup: Playoff Hopes Fading

@ JCG:
That was my point
Murphy actually had a long career,just never became the star he was projected to be.

I see…your right on that aspect in terms of point production at the same ages.
I was thinking more along the lines of projected stars that got the “flake” or “uncoachable” label applied.
I remember a young Stevie Y being called a dressing room problem.What exactly were the early accusations/rumours?

LOL…sounds familiar.
Still it’s a big leap to go from Kessel’s state to a respected leader and all timer.
The thing I like about Kadri for instance is I have seen the kid get belted fighting for pucks(small frame in evidence) and his desire to listen,learn and change his game.
You may end up being right about Kessel…but my guess is he continues at or around the 30 goal mark and leaves you wanting…and often frustrated.
Character is usually evident by the age of 23.5,but there are always late bloomers in that dept. as you point out.
I just was blue skying on Burke working some trade magic and let someone else take the gamble.

Here here..I wish he was still on our team.
I think there are two camps on what makes a great or highly desired player.
Those amazed by skill and stats and those (like me) who want battlers and hustle.
Id take a Roberts over a Robitaille even though their stats aren’t close.
It’s just my philosophy that you win with trench players in a drawn out playoff march vs the flashy types.Of course a nice mix is important,and special teams are where the skill guys can really shine.
Funny,my father was the opposite of me.He always lamented that the Habs forever had super talent and we had the muckers/soldiers.He thought the only all leaguer we have ever had was Keon.(vaguely remember him myself)
To that end,have the Leafs ever been able to say they had the best(or close to best) player in the league?
I loved Wendel and Sittler more than any…but neither were top of the talent pool.
Gilmour got close that one year and was arguably the best player…but tough to pick him over Gretz or Mario.
Anyway,just wanted to throw that out there…hey, maybe it will be Kessel

Your a piece of work Cameron.
You have your opinion,I have mine.Time will tell.
But your over the top tirades are getting old…really.
On a good note,The Pens are now just 2 pts back of Philly(Philly game in hand) and meet Tues night.
Could go a long way to moving up the draft if Pens win the division