He looked strong enough to play in the NHL last season. He was solid, stronger than his brother at the same age. He had no more trouble than someone like Hudler did.
At this point of his career it's all about whether he earns a spot or not. There's no physical or mental reason to have him play in the minors. If he gets outplayed by the competition, then he'll have to wait for his turn, but a young player doesn't have to be a fully finished product to play in the NHL. He doesn't have to be able to outmuscle every veteran or carry a scoring line right away.
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