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Originally Posted by Phanuthier
...I'm of the belief that if you don't think Sven can play in the NHL, let him play in the AHL. I honestly would rather see top prospects play rather then sit and watch (sounds like a really stupid way to improve). If its not here, then somewhere else.
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I think it is fair to conclude that the coaches do believe that Baertschi can play in the NHL, which is why they are not punching his ticket to Abbotsford. This is more a case of him not performing up to expectations that they are confident he can meet, now. Send players to play in the AHL if they are clearly overwhelmed and showing signs that they are not ready. Baertschi doesn't really fall into that group.