I have zero problems with this. Let him sit and stew and focus on being a better player. What's really been lost in a lot of the discussion was just how bad he was in the five games leading up to the benching. It wasn't this was out of the blue. His game got worse and worse. For young players, that has consequences. He's not getting to the keys to the corporate washroom handed to him. Earn it.
This type of 'tough love' approach works on lots of prospects. It basically makes them prove that they're an NHL player. Sven has to start bearing down more on both sides of the puck.
Look a similar prospect in LA with Toffoli. Blue chip guy but just hasn't done enough to cement himself to the roster. We wouldn't say that the Kings are ruining Toffoli would we? Or say we sent Sven down like how the Wings have developed Nyquist over the past three seasons who's bounced between both leagues. Would we say that the Wings have ruined Nyquist? No because he's dominating the AHL and is showing that he's ready.
Anyway, I'm ranting. Basic point, this is no big deal. Stop treating it as such.
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