Zack Torquato in Erie...helps or hurts?

[kblanch1]

I'm curious to hear what folks have to say about Torquato now that he is in Erie. Does the move help or hurt him? He is playing on a top line in Erie, and in more situations as well...but Saginaw has a chance to do really well this year. So does it help in his development to play for a better team, or to play in more situations on a top line? He is certainly producing more in Erie...but I'm curious what others think.

Also, any thoughts on his draft ranking? He was originally thought to be a low 1st rounder...but hasn't shown up on any lists since the early season.

[ReLyT]

all that icetime could only be a good thing...

[Boomhower]

2006-07 Regular Season Saginaw Spirit 22 10 13 23 -1
2006-07 Regular Season Erie Otters 11 6 6 12 +4

His production hasn't really increased yet, but I think the added ice time will get him drafted in a better position. Torquato has big potential.

Article on this exact topic on sportsnet.:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/junio...22_101638_5616

[FTowwn]

the move is great for him. he'll get a lot more ice time and on a weak team so he will be depended on to carry the team more which is always good.

He was originally considered a mid-late 1st rounder, i see him going in the late 1st round or early 2nd for sure

[kblanch1]

Thanks a bunch for the feedback, folks. That article was fantastic...and answered a ton of questions that I had.