The HB seems to reflect numbers that were put up by a particular person (the same can be said for the heisman or the Naismith). But there is going to be better rookies (not to mention veterans) every year in the NHL than the guy that wins the HB. Besides how many times has the HB winner been the number 1 overall pick in the draft (or even the number 28)? Since I'm from Wisconsin I'll give my slant. Look at the former Badgers in the NHL. Chris Chelios, Gary Shuchuck ect. These guys played with balls (sorry for the french) and busted some can to get there. This is not to say they didn't have talent or that the HB finalists don't have desire it just seems to be a factor. Stauber's name has come up a number of times as HB winners who have busted in the NHL. If I remember right, the year he won the HB was the same year Duane Derksen was a HB finalist. And he certainly seems to be a bust. Overall, it boils down to one thing (and this has been said before) there is a world of difference between NHL and college hockey. I'm not sure any WCHA official would allow the clutch and hold style that has been running loose this year in the NHL. later jd on wisCAHNSIN