The jump from junior to pro hockey is a tough one for many prospects. It really helps to sift through the bulk of players who make the transition so you learn who the true gems are. A prospect struggling in their first year as a pro doesn’t guarantee they won’t be an NHL player in the future, but it’s not a good sign that they can be a star. And when that player already had questions about their future NHL projection, it doesn’t paint a rosy picture.
The Player
Mikhail Abramov has been on the edge of being a genuinely enticing prospect for the past few years.