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Originally Posted by Robbob
The main reason I don't want him on the club this year is that there are going to be some periods of soul sucking suckage that could damage a players psyche (kind of the same reason I want Gaudreau to start in the AHL). Being in a winning environment can only help when developing (which I think Kingston and Glen Falls will be).
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While I agree that a 'winning culture' is a real thing that should be encouraged, I think we often forget that these kids didn't start playing hockey when they show up to camp. They've got 15+ years of experience, including a few at an impressively high level. In Bennett's case in particular, part of his appeal was his attitude and approach to hockey. I'm not concerned until it looks like we will go down the Oiler-stink garden path year after year.
Plenty of reasons to send him back to the OHL, but I don't think that should be one of them