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Nick Lardis: Future OHL scoring champ? Leading the league with 48 goals, Lardis is drawing comparisons to Alex DeBrincat. But is this junior success a reliable predictor of NHL stardom? What separates OHL goal-scoring phenoms who become NHL stars from those who don't quite make it? Lardis is focusing on scoring from high-danger areas – does this strategy translate to the pros?

Lardis’ teammate, Marek Vanacker, is also a Hawks prospect, but hasn’t seen the same offensive explosion since returning from injury. Is this simply a matter of shaking off the rust, or are there other factors at play? How much weight should we place on junior production when projecting a player's NHL potential, especially after recovering from a significant injury?

The Blackhawks prospect pool is deep, but lacks high-end offensive talent. Could Lardis be the game-breaker they need? Or is another prospect more likely to fill that role? What needs to happen for Lardis to reach his full potential in the NHL? Let's discuss!