Players coming out of the AJHL are few and far between now. It's not the most common place you find success in drafting, as the CHL has become a standard route for making the NHL. With Calgary's history and association with AJHL players, in hindsight it made sense for them to draft Brandon Hickey last year. In the mid-to-late rounds, you're looking for players who are works in progress, and who could end up working out in the long term. Immediate gratification isn't a priority.
In the last few months the 6'2, 190 lb.