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Fuzzy14 · 03-28-2014, 10:23 AM

I hope that if Johnny decides to go to the pros this year, that he takes the safe route and signs an ATO and an ELC kicking in next year.

For a guy of that size, I'd hate for him to jump into the NHL too soon. Take the rest of the season in the AHL, get some games in at a lower level and get acclimated to the pros. Get a good off-season of training in and then come to camp next year ready to earn a spot.

He'll be getting paid for his time in the AHL and be ready to cash in when his ELC kicks in this off-season while benefiting from a potentially long playoff run with the Heat.

03-28-2014, 10:23 AM	#309
Fuzzy14 Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Dec 2013 Exp:	I hope that if Johnny decides to go to the pros this year, that he takes the safe route and signs an ATO and an ELC kicking in next year. For a guy of that size, I'd hate for him to jump into the NHL too soon. Take the rest of the season in the AHL, get some games in at a lower level and get acclimated to the pros. Get a good off-season of training in and then come to camp next year ready to earn a spot. He'll be getting paid for his time in the AHL and be ready to cash in when his ELC kicks in this off-season while benefiting from a potentially long playoff run with the Heat.