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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
What about 30 NHL games and 20 AHL games?
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Throw in new Toyota Camry and you got a deal!
For real though, and I will probably make this my last post as I just keep repeating myself, but even if he plays 20 AHL games, I don't think they have much developmental value and even have the potential for messing with his head. I guess for me, if he stays with the team all year and just played 30 in the NHL and has a decent showing, I call that a success. I just feel like a full year in the NHL making that NHL cash, getting experience with his teammates, getting used to the increased fan/media exposure, etc would be way more beneficial than some extra starts to get him reps.
If he was coming in as Kippers backup and could only expect 10 or 15 games it would be a different story. But I think he can earn enough starts to keep from getting rusty. Being with full time NHL players every day and getting to learn from them has tremendous value as well.