He probably needs AHL time but can't get it. He can't be re-assigned without passing through waivers anymore and is getting a little old to benefit from just watching and sitting at 23. He has far less pro experience than Andersson, Hanifin and Kylington had at his age.
For his part Brad probably didn't need to load up the roster with all 3 of Zadorov, Gudbranson and Stone.
Sutter I don't think can be blamed really. Zadorov has played a top 4 role in the NHL for years. It's really Kylington and Gudbranson being better than expected that is keeping Valimaki out of the lineup at this point. That said Sutter probably needs to pick a game and just put him and Stone at some point back in the lineup.
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