One of the common statements to describe a prospect is that they are a “high risk, high reward” player. What this means is that the player has some issues that are a cause for serious concern. Perhaps they had a season that went completely awry. Perhaps they a great season prior to their draft year and then had a draft year of struggles. Perhaps they can demonstrate they are great in a number of things but they are prone to serious errors in others. Whatever it is, the intent is the same: if the prospect gets the right coaches, the right advice, the right adjustments, and the prospect is able to listen to put it all together, then that player could be excellent in the future.
Anttoni Honka: 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile; High Risk, High Reward Mobile Defenseman
