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Originally Posted by cannon7
I thought things really started to click for him in Everett after scoring six goals in ten games in the playoffs. If he sticks in the men's league in Finland, fine. But he should really be developing in North America, IMO as his style is more in line with that kind of game.
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A year in the men's league in Europe didn't seem to hurt Auston Matthews. If he is playing tough minutes against good competition it should help him develop. This is the final year of his contract with HPK so he will be able to go where he wishes next year.
Looks like the Flames didn't want to sign him to a contract this June as they would have had to pay compensation to HPK. That won't be an issue next spring.