tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post4254384649067336151..comments2023-07-25T11:40:43.810-04:00Comments on Blue Chip Prospects: Phil Kessel, 40 Goal ScorerCurt Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-128711221655898652010-10-07T20:09:47.565-04:002010-10-07T20:09:47.565-04:00Interestingly, Vanek scored 51 points for the Minn...Interestingly, Vanek scored 51 points for the Minnesota Gophers in 03-04, and Kessel did the exact same in 05-06. However, Vanek scored more goals, and Vanek's freshman year (02-03) he put up 62 points. <br /><br />The major difference looking at these guys' pasts, I think, is that Kessel was on the U.S. National Team Development Program for a couple years, which does a good job at preparing players for their careers, and ultimately produces elite hockey players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com