It’s a really tricky thing to make it in the NHL. Unless you’re
a superstar with tremendous natural skill and undeniable
physical gifts, it takes a lot of work and time to make it to
the top. Think of any player and there’s probably a stint in
juniors or college, followed by some minor league time before
the NHL is even in the picture. Then to crack an NHL roster and
become established in a niche is quite a challenge. If one can
find the right organization at the right time, it can make all
the difference in the world. Like Brian Strait has done with the
Islanders, or how Ben Lovejoy now hopes to with the Ducks.  Zach
Boychuk is in that boat as well. At 23 years old, the former
first round pick is at a career cross-roads. A former first
round pick in 2008, Boychuk has great skill, during the lockout
he scored 32 points in 37 games for Carolina’s farm team. But
time is running out for Boychuk to be anything but an elite
minor leaguer that never seems to stick anywhere and bounces
from team to team and NHL to A