Quoting: Davioparker
Canes aren't giving up that much for a rental that doesn't really fit in their defensive system.
That much?
Even at the Draft Ryan's value was lowered as unlike Nick he gives up A LOT
Think Poehling but named Suzuki and a couple years younger.
He's even struggling in the AHL unlike Poehling
It would be a F'n Miracle if he turns Pro
He is the Brian to his brothers Joe Sakic
He's a Smooth Skater who can give your 2nd PP a boost maybe due to his playmaking ability
That said he's not a Goal Scoring Threat so until he is Goalie just shut down the player he's passing to
Poehling atleast scores in bunches
Suzuki's little Brother doesnt even have that
OHL and Covid really screwed his development
He lost 2 seasons almost compared to what his brother saw with his Memorial Cup run
Going to the AHL at 18 hasnt been good for him nor is it for anyone who develops there
Its why most people who want to make it to the NHL full time leave for other leagues
AHL is just where you go to get injured/banged up and you dont learn as much
Could Ryan have been as big as Nick?
100% yes
Could Nick be where he is today without that Memorial Cup run ?
Nope, We've seen first hand what poor development can cost talent(even if it wasnt by choice with CAR)