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Originally Posted by Johnny Rotten
I've been all for Johnny to stay in school for a third year, and still am for the most part, but if the Flames are really sure about his abilities to go to the next level, and fear he will become stagnant at the college level, then I think they could try to convince him to turn pro-if he needs convincing.
The concern I have about him playing in Abbotsford is the extreme amount of travel and little practice time. I'd be concerned about him wearing down over an 80 game schedule, and that could merit him to not playing as much.
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In regards to the first half; I think for him personally, finishing school should be mandatory. They size and type of player he is may not translate to a professional level. He could use an educational background if that happens. I also think that another 2 years of NCAA hockey could benefit him in that he is playing against a lot of skilled opponents, and the schedule works in his favor for putting on some more muscle mass. I think if he gets his diet in order (according to the article posted above he eats a lot of junk and hates most veggies) and gets on a strict workout regiment he could add another 20 or so pounds of muscle, which is very needed.
In regards to the bolded; I believe his stamina would most likely be a huge factor on his game in Abbotsford. Again, as I said previously, his college schedule would likely allow him more time in the gym and on the ice working on his endurance to prepare himself for the big leagues. In my opinion it is his safest bet if he wants to make the biggest impact possible for the Heat or the Flames.