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Originally Posted by Goodlad
Coddled? Like giving them lots of one-on-one time, including video sessions, or long discussions coach to player after practices? Or maybe giving them sheltered minutes during their playing time and favorable matchups/zone starts? Pairing them with other talented and young players? I think they've done a pretty good job of coddling Baertschi already.
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That's not coddling a player. That's just doing what every other team, sans oilers, does. Some players need a longer leash to achieve their potential. For all we know, they could be stunting his growth. No way to be sure one way or another.