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Originally Posted by Hes
I think Sitting in an NHL pressbox for a few games is great from a learning standpoint. You can sit up there with NHL players and assistant coaches and gain insight on how the game is played at an NHL level. As long as he does not sit there for weeks on end he will be just fine. Expect him back for a few games a much better player.
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Sure, however for an 18 year old this is a risky plan.
The Flames need to either play him in a quality spot (i.e. not 4th line)
Or send him down.
Coach is under lots of pressure, its an easy decision to sit the rookie.