One thing I like looking into is a prospect who puts up ridiculous numbers in unconventional leagues for the top draft prospects. Last year, I looked at Veeti Miettinen — who chose to stay in Finland’s junior level last year to maintain his NCAA eligibility. He was clearly too good for the level, and set records for goals in the league.
In this year’s draft, Scott Morrow may be the next example of a highly talented prospect whose draft stock is hurt by his choice to play in a lesser league. Even if that choice was for logical (if unconventional) reasoning, the lack of certainty to know just how good he is against tougher competition can create some doubt about just how good he really is.