I think this debate is a year early. Right now there is nothing to worry about. We own his rights for another 2-years.
But if he returns to college next season then there is a legitimate concern.
He might return to college for all of the right reasons. But regardless of his motives he will still be faced with the decision to go UFA in the off season.
At that point to you want to play for the team that drafted you, that has a number of other college prospects (Knight, Jankowski, Arnold, etc), that has treated you well, and where you will get a lot of opportunity?
Or do you want to play for the team you cheered for growing up, that is a contender, and that is close to home.
If I was in the position it would be a tough decision for me when the time came.
But again, lets see if it is an issue come next season. Worst case we can trade him for a decent return to Boston.
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