« Mark Eaton on Levshunov's Development:
"If we have the ability to have him in-house and our great development staff in Rockford working with him on a daily basis to start to close that gap between where he is and where he needs to go, it's only a bonus. »
Levshunov's draft position just behind Macklin Celebrini underscores the Blackhawks' high expectations. His ability to contribute significantly to offensive plays and defensive stability makes him a prized addition to any team setup.
Furthermore, Eaton elaborated on the benefits of having Levshunov turn professional and join the AHL ranks sooner rather than later:
Eaton's Vision for Levshunov in AHL.
« Being able to be hands-on every single day is a huge bonus. That is the line that we walk with our amateur prospects, is the realization that they all play for other coaches, they all play in different systems, so if we have the ability to have him in-house and our great development staff in Rockford working with him on a daily basis to start to close that gap between where he is and where he needs to go, I think it's only a bonus. »
