'A spot' for a young guy should not mean they have it no matter how poorly they play. I dont think that helps their development at all.
When guys like Bouwma and Knight are struggling, instead of ramming their heads in to the walls for 80 games they can take a spin in the press box, watch the work ethic of a vet in practice, etc.
Hartley has shown no reluctance to sit Begin. And if these guys cant beat him out for a role over time then neither the youngsters nor the flames are further ahead pretending otherwise.
I dont see a downside.
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