Not rushing players into the NHL is a big part of player development. Sure there are exceptions but you could look at countless prospects in the past that have gotten miss handled.
For example, maybe if Zary spent more time on the Wranglers he might have had more weight on his frame and possibly avoided career-derailing injuries.
Maybe a bad example but im saying there is more to learn in the AHL and having Gridin stew down there this year is a good thing. Let him put on some muscle and play lots of minutes instead of putting up 20 points this season with 12-14 Mins of ice a night on a team that rather play Backlund and Coleman on the PP instead of Zary who should probably be playing with Huberdeau
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