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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
To be more specific: We don't have much talent and we need to score goals, so let's put our most talented prospects in the NHL because they can score is the approach I'm dubious of. If you project a guy to be a top-six forward who is going to get a lot of ice time, you want him to have a good all-around game. If Gaudreau has room to grow his game without the puck, the AHL is probably the best place to do it. And if he improves that part of his game quickly in the AHL and is back in the NHL in 30 games, then fine.
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If thats your take thats fine, but as I said, I think he's ready and that his development is better served in the NHL. That's in addition to the fact the team will benefit from his presence.