When a young player is drafted into the NHL, it's not just their accomplishment. It's the accomplishment of the entire family. It reflects on the parents who spent countless time and money to ensure their child was at every practice and game.
Who knows maybe they thought they were on the kiss cam. Maveric, 18, player last season for the Drummondville Voltigeurs, where he had 24 points in 54 games. Expect Maveric, who is 6'7, to need at least a few years to get his frame ready for the NHL game.