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Originally Posted by btimbit
I've liked Steinberg's tweets on the subject
Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg 2 Dec
@lummer1 You're telling me playing against B rate nations and rolling them up is better than playing NHL teams?
Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg 8h
@YYCHockeyfan911 Still think it's more valuable to return to the team he's already helping to lead. #Flames
@Zester76 He's injured and had proven the NHL, and nowhere else, is where he belongs. How is that horrible? #Flames
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Actually it is probably better for his development to let him go to the tournament and play some high pressure games. He would miss what, 5 or 6 NHL games? Pretty small price to pay to see what he is like under huge pressure in the tournament
But Feaster's reason for not sending him is legit. The Flames shouldn't be focused 100% on Monahan's development, they should be focused on rebuilding the team and letting Monahan go to the tournament would send the message that this season doesn't matter.