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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Completely agree.
But that's the Russian problem: he needs to learn how to be an NHLer, but he doesn't think so.
So if they dare send him down, he immediately becomes a huge flight risk.
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Part of the reasoning to send young players to the AHL is to get them to have some veterans and different coaches help set them straight attitude wise, in addition to playing more minutes against a calibre of opponents a step slower and a step or two less skilled to gain/regain confidence.
Question is, is the Oilers farm team setup any better in regard to providing some quality mentorship, than the big club?