Wouldn't mind seeing him get a few NHL games, provided he keeps this up. Based on what I've seen so far, he's got the motor and skating to be a good 4th line player right now. I think you give him 5 games or so in that role, plus the few weeks of NHL practices and coaching, then send him down to dominate juniors, play a big role at the WJC, and develop his offensive game. I think after the training camp + pre-season he's had so far it'd send the wrong message to cut him early.
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