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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I also believe all of these things, but am prepared to accept that Sam Bennett might just be good enough to overcome the odds now. This is not a question of need, it is a question of merit and progression. If Bennett is good enough to play, and shows that he belongs in the NHL, then he should be playing in the NHL. It is just that simple.
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You have to consider what is best for his development overall. Just because a player can play in the NHL doesn't mean they should play at that moment.
Sometimes if you are trying to develop a 1st line player, it is better to let them play on the top line in a lower league than to bring them in on a bottom line in the NHL even if they technically could play there. If Bennett can play, but they still feel he needs sheltering, then the OHL should be the route they give him.
Obviously only management and coaches have the inside scoop here, but I do not believe it is a simple case.