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The Montgomery brothers: a fascinating case study in player development. Blake is thriving in the OHL, seemingly benefiting from the World Junior Championship exodus. Is this a flash in the pan, or is he truly finding his stride? Will this translate to success at the University of Wisconsin next year? Bryce, on the other hand, is grinding it out in the ECHL and AHL. Is this a more typical development path? Which brother is more likely to have a successful NHL career? What are your thoughts on the different paths these two talented players have taken? Are there any parallels to other sibling pairs in hockey? Lets discuss the various factors that contribute to player development and the unpredictable nature of achieving NHL success. I predict Blake will be a top six forward in the NHL within five years. Bold? Maybe. But his recent performance suggests serious potential. What are your predictions?