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Expectations

 

  What are the expectations of a rookie you ask? Well it's hard to say, everyone you ask will have a varying opinion. Some may expect a rookie player to make an instant impact, while others will just hope he is able to develop in juniors. In this article we take a look at the varying opinions of different people, and how it may affect the performance of the player.

 

 

 

 

 

  First will start with the big impact rookie. Many rookies that are drafted in a top three positions seem to have the vibe that they must make a big impact in their first season. Fans come to expect this player to put up big points, and make a positive impact game in and game out. This leads to the fan usually being let down, and the players moral being effected by it. Most rookies, even the top end talent should spend another year at least in junior after their draft year. Many people over look the fact that these draftee's are coming from a league where they are playing against other kids their age, and not players much older them. Making the jump from juniors to the big league is very hard. Not to mention all the pressure the young players have on them to preform. When the rookie is not able to meet his expectations, it often demoralizes them.  Not to mention all the hate the receive on social media can be very hard to block out. Players such as Nail Yakupov, came into his first season and had a decent outing. Since then Nail has struggled, and numerous media outlets have criticized him on tv, and thats not even to mention social media. In a recent interview, Nail talked about regaining his confidence, and that leading to his better play. High expectations for a young player, can make or break them.

 

  Now we get into the deeper rounds of the draft, and the “hopeful” draft picks. These players often come into the draft unsure of where they will get drafted, and if / when they do, its a huge relief . Players drafted in the later rounds are often known more as success stories, compared to failures. People are always happen to see a late round pick turn our to be something good, and if they do fail, well people do not really care. Getting drafted in later round takes pressure off the player, but gives them a sense of motivation, knowing they have a team backing them. Players who are drafted in later rounds usually spend more time in the minors, and working their way up the system. By doing this the player is gaining valuable experience, and learning how to act like a pro.

 

  Players are forced to play with expectations, but often the media and the fan base raise those expectations to unrealistic levels, that can be harmful to the player. Having less pressure on the player, and allowing them to develop often lead to more success stories.

 

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Edited February 24, 2015 by Individual

[Laflamme 376]

Content: 2/2- Great stuff, I can relate to a few of the scenarios.

Grammer: 2/2- Only a few little mistakes I could see.

Preform - *Perform
Thats - That's

Fan - Fans
 

Appearance: 1/1 - Title and Picture wins me over, wouldn't mind seeing some more pictures and perhaps color text in your next article.

 

Overall: 6/6

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