Forgetting the ELC, you think playing an 18 year old smaller offensive minded D in the nhl will be better than letting him develop and dominate in junior? Sport like life is extremely mental. Where will he be more likely to grow as a player and build his confidence? Getting low minutes and getting man handled in the nhl or dominating as he hones his craft in junior.
Then layer in that the flames should be doing all they can to secure the best draft position and you have a no brainer.
Rushing him to the nhl will not magically accelerate his development.
9 nhl games max.
Bringing up one off scenarios is like hoping to catch the 3 of spades to complete your inside straight flush draw on the river.
What is most likely? What is most valuable to the team long term?
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