This is quite unique for Burke. He never kept a player in his draft year before. It came up before he was fired last year with Rielly. He said he never kept a junior eligible player before, but it was the coach's call.
Doubt he would have sent his 2nd leading goal scorer coming off injury, and not sure that his player would be held out in a medal game for his own good if the choice had to be made. At this point, you take no risks with your top prospect. Hockey Canada's only priority is GOLD MEDAL. The flames priority is long term health and development.
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