Furthermore, even if a player manages to get drafted in the later rounds of the NHL draft, it's highly unlikely that they will develop into an NHL player. Despite the odds, a remarkable 23-year-old rookie managed to defy the odds and climb the ranks from the Western Hockey League (WHL) to the American Hockey League (AHL), where he honed his skills and earned an opportunity to play with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season.
Unfortunately, his journey hit a speed bump when he missed a crucial team meeting due to oversleeping, leading to his immediate demotion back to the AHL. The importance of professionalism and attention to detail cannot be overstated in the competitive world of professional sports, especially in the NHL where the stakes are high, and every player is held to the highest standard.
#CBJ Trey Fix-Wolansky overslept and missed a team meeting, per coach Brad Larsen. He's been sent back to @monstershockey� Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) April 1, 2023
While Trey was unable to get on the scoresheet in his 7 games with the Blue Jackets this season, he will be able to go continue his point per game season in the AHL:
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1 AVRIL | 90 ANSWERS BREAKING: Blue Jackets rookie gets sent back to AHL after missing team meeting Will he get another shot? | ||
yes | 63 | 70 % |
no | 27 | 30 % |
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