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Originally Posted by shutout
And because he was going back to junior.
Playing him on the fourth line at 20 is ruining his development.
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Nope. You give him limited exposure to start, then work him into more ice time as they get more comfortable in the NHL game. You don't throw him the wolves, expect him to be a glossy upstart with huge numbers. That's how you ruin players and set up themselves, coaching, GM's and fans for disappointment.
Unless you are a Connor McDavid or Austin Matthews, you need to play sheltered minutes and take a slower progression into the NHL. No need to rush.