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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
The thing about "team dynamic" is that it is not all that relevant in the minor leagues. The AHL exists for the development and promotion of prospects. That development takes precedence. Sometimes, it takes precedence even over winning.
And that is even the case here where the AHL team is separately owned.
The Lightning made it clear that Drouin is welcome back. He's agreed to come back. The only thing that would hold him out of his team's next game is an honest lack of conditioning. There is no chance the team even considers holding him out as a further punishment.
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This is a good point. In addition to this there is tons of movement in the minor leagues. Syracuse has already had 38 different players lace up for the team this year.