I won't be at all surprised if Sven is a regular fixture with the Sedins by this time next year.
The organization really failed on all counts with his handling. Certainly Sven has to take some of the blame as well, but he was never given a regular shot in the top 6 with Pp time...bizarre that you wouldn't want to see what kind of asset you had.
Burke calling him out before the season had even started is still a head scratcher to me.
Hartley continually giving other prospects more ice time ahead of him was also puzzling.
Both clearly could not get over their initial impression of him, and refused to give him a chance....still find it strange when they've handled others so well.
My guess is we will regret this move.
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