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Originally Posted by 3rd Degree
1. Is there a benefit to the team in bringing him in next year?No, they’re not contenders.
2. Is there a benefit to the team in having him spend another year in the OHL? Yes, maximizes his ELC
3. Is there a benefit to the player’s development by bringing him in next year? Maybe
4. Could there be a downside in rushing him to the NHL before he’s ready? Possibly
5. Would he be stronger by training for another whole year before entering the NHL? Yes
The most logical path for both his development and maximizing value for the team is for him to play 9 games with the Flames next year, get a taste for the speed and physicality, and then go back to Saginaw knowing exactly what he needs to focus on.
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One of the positives for the team playing him in Calgary is, possibly having to pay him less after his ELC is up. Waiting that extra year could end up costing them more.