When it comes to fifth-round draft picks, expectations have to remain conservative at best.
If he reaches the NHL, everyone associated in the process of selecting him, from scouts to management, looks like a genius in hindsight. But if things don't end up panning out, it was simply a low risk investment that simply didn't cash in.
Meet Connor Hobbs, a 2015 fifth-round selection whose NHL outlook remains uncertain, but certainly looks promising.
Hobbs is at the infancy of a professional year, expected to play a regular role with the Hershey Bears in this upcoming season.