Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray has been extremely patient over recent years with his prospects. Since taking over as GM of the Ducks in November of 2008, Murray has rarely brought his draft picks straight to the NHL.
Of the 47 players Murray has been responsible for drafting since 2009, only 4 played for the Ducks during their first pro season (Fowler, Smith-Pelly, Etem, Rakell). Murray was more patient with others such as Lindholm, Andersen and Gibson, letting them develop for a year or more at the junior and or AHL level and it has since paid off.