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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
I think playing top minutes in a medal game against Russia or the USA would be a better learning experience for a young player than game 42 of the NHL schedule against the Minnesota Wild...
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I think it really depends on the player. Monahan is such a solid kid that I don't think there is a right or a wrong decision to be made here. The WJC would probably be good for him, but missing out and playing games in the NHL isn't going to derail his development. This decision will probably be made based on a variety of factors pertaining to the team, the schedule, the standings, and the player, and I honestly think that there is no downside here either way.