It's really a no-brainer if you take the noise out of the equation.
The guy needs to mature physically….no matter how smart or talented he is, he is still undersized. That takes time, and can't be rushed. And while he might be around our trainers, he stills to put that knowledge to use in the gym and on the ice. Listening is not the same as doing.
And the likelihood of the playoffs should have even less impact on a Bennett decision. We could be a Stanley Cup favorite and I'd still send him back. Probably even more so.
Send him back to Junior and re-assess at next year's camp. Our depth allows us to be patient, let's not be stupid.
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