There are practical considerations however. If they get drafted high to a desperate team that has no centermen, you don't know what the NHL team is going to say. No, you stay here for four years. That has been the case for Crain. Parents Are A Part Of The Mix Players, coaches, and the NHL are not the only interested parties.
Parents are a big part of the mix too.
Arm problems ended a promising little league baseball career and golf is a major interest for his son. However, when Dave was in high school, soccer looked like his sport according to his father. He played soccer his freshman year. For the parents of a college player, it's not just about the hockey. My wife and I push the school thing.