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Originally Posted by sempuki
He looks like a different player in first year highlights because he has no pressure and no responsibility. And they're highlights. I'll also point out there's a lot of hustle there but not much finish. His isn't high, and he's learning the defensive game. Unfortunately he's let that affect his confidence, and he'd be better served dominating the AHL eat this point. In retrospect he should have been there the whole time. But people get impatient, including Sam. He'll be fine, like Michael Backlund, although perhaps never living up to his 4th pick potential. People need to breathe. I'm so glad the NHL is run by actual professionals
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It takes some balls to send down a 19year old kid who just came off an 18/18 rookie season. In retrospect that would have been the smart thing to do last year when he wasn't playing too well. I feel like playing C in the AHL would have done wonders for him.
Sometimes, to keep pushing and pushing at the NHL level is a surefire way to destroy someones confidence.