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Originally Posted by TheoFleury
Am I wrong that it looks like the writing is on the wall? He's getting moved down the lineup and is only getting just over 10 mins a game at this point. I didn't watch last night's game but if the were intent on keeping him up you'd think he would be getting more ice time. I remember Burke saying that a rookie needs a consistent 15 minutes per game or they are better off at a lower level.
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Burke was interviewed at the intermission last night and was asked if Tkachuk would be sent down. He flat out said his policy is to usually send players down but that Tkachuk would be getting his 9 games and that he has made the decision very hard for them already.