Good. Let him ripen in college a little more where he'll likely get lots of ice time.
Heat are already loaded up on D as it is, and that's not including Rafikov or AOM, both of whom could potentially come to NA next season.
I honestly believe that the Heat right now have 4 eventual NHL defenseman on their roster as it is, all of which could still see significant time down in Stockton next season.
Tyler Wotherspoon (RFA and has to pass through waivers, hopefully stays in NHL)
Brett Kulak
Ryan Culkin
Oliver Kylington
Then you have Patrick Sieloff who is till under contract next year.
Also, Kenney Morrison has another year left on his deal.
Keegan Kanzig is done his over age season in junior and has a contract, he'll be turning pro.
On top of all that you have Rasmus Anderssen probably going pro as well, and also with a contract.
You can certainly see why Gilmour was not offered an ELC, and it makes sense for Hickey to stay another year at BU.
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