The Nashville Predators have an extremely valuable asset in young Seth Jones. Size, speed, offensive acumen—there's a lot to like and he's 19 years old, in the NHL and impressing observers.
Jones already possesses a wide range of skills that, once he matures, could give Nashville an impact player at both ends of the ice. There are very few NHL players in any era who possess the full range of skills and remain healthy over a long period. Jones' resume suggests he could be such a player. He could be the next Drew Doughty.
Still, there are those who suggest recent history offers significant proof that elevating teenagers to such a prominent role can result in disappointment.
What makes Jones so special?
Since 2008-09, there have been 10 NHL regular defensemen who have played 50 or more games as rookie teenagers (about two per season). As luck would have it, five of them played in the CHL and give us a nice comparison to Jones in his draft season.
One of the things that sets Jones apart as a teenager is offensive potential, which, when added to the other traits on his resume, allo ...
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