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Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers
I hear the “has nothing else to prove in Junior” arguments…. When thinking offensively, sure. But, he has plenty to learn, and maybe being a dominate force while focusing on D would actually be good long term.
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The argument that he has nothing else to learn never made sense. It may not be ideal, but the NHL is not a development league. A majority of Parekhs utilization in the NHL will be directed based on the desire to win, not develop the player.
There are very few examples of players whose development was derailed by taking too much time. There are plenty of examples of that happening when rushing players.
Personally I would send him back to junior. Let him get stronger and develop physically, restore his confidence, and dominate again. Then he has a summer to prepare with the experience he has gained so far. Next year he can join the team, and there is still the safety net of the AHL if you need.
There is zero reason to rush him into the NHL at his point. Conroy needs to be patient and smart.