‘”It’s easy to have a quick judgment on a player,” he continued. People are entitled to their opinion, but it can sometimes break trust. There are also rankings of the best hopefuls. You don’t want to think about it, but you end up watching them. When you find yourself among the best prospects, you have the pressure to produce quickly in the NHL. Otherwise you will be considered a disappointment. Curtis has faced this reality. I am happy to see him bounce with us in Buffalo in a role that suits him.”‘