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Post by maasart on Sept 19, 2024 23:16:33 GMT
Interesting to read that Wright is considered a reclamation type project. He is only 20 years old and of the 2022 top 3 drafted forwards he was the only one (being Canadian) to lose a full year of development hockey (the entire 20/21 season) so while his development has taken place at the CHL/AHL level instead of the NHL I don't consider him a reclamation project. Towards the end of last season he was called up for a 5 game trial; as 3rd/4th line centre he scored 4 goals and had a plus 3 rating. Seattle then sent him back to Coachella, as planned, so he could participate in his second straight play-off run to the Calder Cup final. He should be a roster player this year and could produce very good rookie year numbers. I do agree that he will never be a fit in Montreal. There were a myriad of reasons why we passed on him but in hindsight I think it was in both parties best interest. Im not convinced GMs see him that way. The article was a fabrication by the author but I am not certain Seattle would trade Wright for anything other than an under 20 top 5 pick/player tbh. I still contend he'll be a good player. A two way 65 point centre would be welcomed on any team in the league - but like you, i think us not taking him is probably best for both sides.
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regis
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Post by regis on Sept 19, 2024 23:58:02 GMT
🙋♂️I labelled him a reclamation ( ? ) project . 😀
I know nothing about how he’s doing , I believe this is year 3 and I think he still looking to earn a regular roster spot If we’re gonna trade Matheson I’d rather bring 8n someone who can play now , enough with bringing in picks or players who haven’t lived up to their potential ( if that’s a better way of phrasing it . )
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