Tough Regular Season Winding Up for Rave

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With 6 games left in Phillip Rave's season in Cologne, it's safe to call it a disappointment on a personal level. While expected to grow into a bigger role and start producing by the end of the year, Rave has languished on the third line and has seen no increase in production, sitting on 11 points in 66 games.

 

That has some scouts wondering if Rave will make the jump to Malmo next year after all. It's long been Rave's plan, but his numbers this year suggest that may not be left up to him - he simply may not be ready for the next level just yet.

 

To his credit, Rave has said the right things all season long about his stagnant production but at the end of the day, the VHL is for the best of the best and Rave will need to come to camp for Malmo in prime form next season to prove he can handle a promotion and earn his spot.

 

Fortunately for him, Cologne is headed to the playoffs and that will be a chance to make a strong impression. When you perform your best with the chips down, everyone takes note. That will be the task ahead of Rave for the rest of this season.