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Originally Posted by transplant99
So this "new method" is to suggest that not playing regularly is better for development of a very young player, than playing every game on Stocktons schedule?
That's absurd and you dont need case studies to know that.
Practicing against Brodie and Gio and whoever else is fine and all, but nothing replaces learning...like doing.
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That is correct. You are not talking about Valimaki or another player who has not played in the AHL. You are talking about someone who has 2 years of experience in the AHL and dominated and doesn't have a lot more to prove there. He is 22 not 18.
Players in the NHL are a lot better and faster than players in the AHL. Mangiapane will also get into a games and play when there are injuries or if someone isn't playing well. If he plays well during those games, he can make a regular spot on the team for himself. There are also other intangibles with staying with the main roster, which includes practicing with top tier talent, learning how to be a pro at the NHL level, building relationships, and training. All of these intangibles can be instrumental for a player who most likely will make the roster next year but already have a lot of experience under his belt.
I am a little disappointed though that you provided absolutely no evidence for why this is such an absurd idea? I mean you might be right, just look at how many players the Flames have developed when they have given players an extra year or two of AHL seasoning... The latest casualty might be Andersson (if he is sent down) who was sent down for seasoning last year and most likely will not play too many games again this year because he got passed by Valimaki (despite dominating the AHL last year).