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Originally Posted by RM14
I remember the interview. This team has never used the term "final cut". I think it was Treliving and it was more along the lines of Sam was going to be in the opening night roster for the purpose of the 9 games for futher evaluation.
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IIRC, he didn't actually say that, I believe (if we are going by the same interview) that he said Sam had played well enough he could have made the NHL roster but he got injured (so therefore, the coaching staff et al) will keep on evaluating Sam and explore all the options for what is the best for his development.
(Remember, Treliving never really fully commits to saying anything.)
The only definitive thing RE bringing in a 18 year old to make the roster is, he believes a prospect can never be overseasoned (junior/AHL) and would rather a player stay too long in a development league then go into the NHL too early. He had once commented that while he really liked Monahan as a prospect and even though Monahan had a great rookie season, he would have likely (again, Treliving never fully commits) sent Monahan back to junior.
However.... wouldn't surprise me to see him make use of the 2 week conditioning stint before sending him down.