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Originally Posted by Kickazzflames
If he was eligible that would be the best for him, but I believe he can only stay with the NHL club.
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Yes, you had to be on the AHL roster as of a couple of weeks ago in order to be eligible for their playoffs. IIRC this is why Pelletier was sent down on paper.
If it was me, I would be targeting the second game against the Canucks (game #80) to slot him into the lineup and give him 2-3 games of action. The team should have a finite picture of where they stand after the Winnipeg game, and Coronato will have had a chance to fully absorb the system, some travel with the team, and most importantly wrap his head around the speed of the NHL game.
You could make a case for the Chicago game as it will be easier for the staff to control matchups on home ice, but it seems a bit rushed considering that is going to be a do or die game.