If he goes back to junior:
- Leads the 67s up until World Junior camp and tournament
- Plays in World Junior Championship on medal-winning Canadian team (not necessarily gold) and is on the ice for most key faceoffs. Probably on top line or at worst second line.
- Possibly World Junior Championship all-star. Top 5 in points in tournament.
- Traded to contender after World Junior Championship. I'm going to guess to the London Knights since they are hosting the Memorial Cup
- Plays in OHL playoffs and possibly Memorial Cup.
- Comes close to OHL regular season point totals from last year but doesn't quite match them due to time away in NHL tryout and World Junior Championship
If he stays in the NHL:
- 35-40 points on the season
- Sees 1st power play unit time
- Shuffled between lines, but mostly the top two and sees an occasional assignment on the wing
- Shows flashes of future brilliance here and there but the rigors of the 82 game NHL schedule affect his consistency in the doldrums of January and February.
- Sees more time and an expanded role after the trade deadline and ends the season on a high note
- Possible Calder Trophy candidate
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