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Originally Posted by 868904
Great analysis Bingo and have to think that the coaches are aware of this. Dube is clearly ready to produce offense in the NHL, but needs work defensively and managing the game at the pro level. He needs to learn this stuff when he is young before they become habits that can't be broken. Bennett haters love comparing him to Yakupov, well you run the risk of Dube being a Yakupov if you rush him in to the NHL before he's learned all the defensive details.
There is no harm in having Dube start in the AHL and marinate a bit.
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Yakupov was one dimensional at all levels. Dubé has proven his 200ft game already at every level he’s been at.