Some players bloom later than others. Sometimes it’s simply because those players weren’t given the opportunities before, and seized an occasion to change their status inside a team and in the hockey world. Other times, it’s hard work and dedication that transforms a player’s abilities and effectiveness on the ice.
It can also be a combination of both, as is the case for Brett Leason, who has been a great surprise in the 2019 class.
The 6’5’’ forward’s first draft year was the 2016-17 season. He recorded just 18 points as a depth forward for the Tri-City Americans and was passed over.