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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
There's no linear path and if he goes back it isn't the end of the world. High picks like Schiefle and Kadri (albeit forwards) went back and/or down a couple times and it worked out just fine. Parekh was a long way off last fall. If he's closed the gap even 30-50% closer to where he needs to be, he will likely make the team.
I don't think you handle a player like him with the intention of playing on the third pair in a role that doesn't suit his game. He's here to play as an offensive, dynamic player and trying to repress that with reduced minutes and marching orders seems highly counter productive and potentially harmful simply to get him into the NHL.
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Sheltered third pairing minutes doesn't mean no offense - think of a role like Barrie has had this year.