I send him back - he had his taste and knows how more advanced the NHL is and knows what he will want to work on all while having fun and dominating the OHL.
The oilers could use the same excuse "we don't have anyone better to replace him" for all of the poor choices on keeping guys up. It is not about having someone better but the players long term growth. Tkachuk's development progresses quicker if he goes back to junior this year.
His style of game will require him to put on more weight and get stronger. Many of the other young guys who crack their teams lineup rely little on strength and size and more on speed, hands, etc.
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