I'm like anyone ... lots of anticipation about this guy playing. I see the AHL conditioning stint as a no brainer because it gives the team options, and flexibility.
But if I had to pick between two extremes
a) Adding him to the NHL roster now
b) sending him to the OHL now
I'd choose b) every time.
It's another example of the mgmt group not letting ticket sales, media, pr, or shiny new toy issues cloud their long term judgement.
Approaching Glencross is a good sign, assigning Bennett would be another.
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