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Originally Posted by codynw
Someone else said it already, but the kid isn't an 18 year old coming out of the CHL. He's played 3 years of college hockey already, a little different situation than someone like Bennett. Can't say you're rushing somone that's 21 years old.
And there are a lot of people who say he won't be an NHL player because of his size. Most of the people saying that have probably never watched him play, but it still happens.
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There are lots if examples if college players being rushed. Moving from 40 to 82+ games, moving to a different style of hockey, transitioning from a student life to a pro life, the travel, the grind, etc. It's a tough transition.
There is no rush. Anyone saying he should be on the team in July before main camp has even started is making the decision to early. Plain and simple.
We don't need any "upset special" garbage this time around.