[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by HighLifeMan

The minimum standard that management gave Hartely in order for Monahan to remain on the team was for him to play 15 minutes a night in all situations. What I ask is why the hell isn't that the standard for Baertschi as well? Either he is good enough to play in those key situations that will fuel his development or he isn't.

In the games that Sven Baertschi has received more than 14 minutes of icetime he has recorded 4 points in 6 games.
In the games that Sven Baertschi has recieved less than 14 minutes of icetime he has recorded 1 point in 7 games.

Either play him in situations that will promote growth in his game, or send him down to the AHL. That is all I ask.

You don't learn how to become a complete player by sitting in the pressbox and watching your team get #### on when you are out of the lineup. He needs to play in key situations in order to develop. Whether that is in the NHL or AHL doesn't matter at this point. I don't want this kid to fail.

This is a good post.