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Originally Posted by Fire
I agree, except if he ends up being a everyday player for the Flames then no reason for him to play in WJC. He would be NHLer at that point. I think if he goes to the WJC it usually means he is headed to Juniors afterwards because he is struggling at the NHL level.
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Doesn't have to be though.
If they deem regular NHL practices and a sheltered role where he doesn't play every game is better than another year of OHL hockey then a WJC break from that plan only adds to his development.
And if they send him back after Xmas it's still only a half year instead of a full year in the OHL.