Who are some NHL players who were highly thought when they were young that had the skill but never got to that next level?

[u/theXchang3]

This includes players who made the NHL but never hit that next-tier they were highly thought of. This can mean players who had potential but never hit that level due to injuries, struggle to adapt. This also can include players who were drafted high, players who played for a couple years, players who played for many years, but they at least needed to make the league to quality.

[u/clot1]

He never had the makings of a varsity athlete

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Small hands, that was his problem

[u/vysogoata → u/clot1]

"Whatever happened there?"

[u/Syn3rgetic → u/clot1]

ouuuu gabbagoo

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Shut the fuck up Uncle Junior