They put him on waivers a few weeks ago so they could release him from his contract. Rumor is that he asked to be put on waivers because he wasn’t getting a shot at the NHL (Flyers recalled other guys before him when there were injuries).

And, from what I was hearing, he was playing just like he was in Worcester. That is, not really playing.

We’ll he’s not yet 21 and Vancouver thought enough of him to take him in the first round. He’s having a solid season against pretty tough competition, so I’mma go ahead and give him the benefit of the doubt through 8 games.

The Sharks have an interesting opportunity here, to either retain him or recieve a pick. If he continues on this path, I think they go with the former.

NHL players usually don’t, but prospects sometimes do. Eight games is a small sample size, but it points to an improvement. He has the tools to be a top 2 center, and it’s never been a question of skill. It’s been a question of desire.

The “he’s not a good prospect because he’s not a good prospect” argument is circular at best. IIRC, no one thought Vesce was a very good prospect either, until he made the team.

White may have those two slow seasons working against him, but I wouldn’t think that he has to “turn it around” yet. This is his first real hockey experience, and maybe he just has a longer learning curve than others. He has the skills, he’s got time to grow.

I still think he’s a C-level prospect, but I’d take that over the uncertainty of the 55th selection, especially if White continues to play solid college hockey.