In my opinion the kid should go back down to the minors. He is still regaining strength after the injury and has missed four months of hockey. Give him some WHL games and a summer training and then he plays next season for the Flames.
I also have no issues keeping him up the nine games either. If he excels great keep him up. Just no need to rush the kid, and trust me as much as he wants to play right now for the Flames I want to see him do just that. Smart thing to do though is the safe play.
Lot of people are arguing here over stuff that does not really matter at this point, not till he plays at least.
Is he skilled enough to be on the team today? I would say He has more natural ability than many on the roster but I am not sure he is ready. Missed a lot of hockey. I could also add Poirier has been in the AHL and I think he has great skills and is ready now, more than Bennett in my mind.
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