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Lay Z Boy GM · 11-02-2012, 12:38 AM

I think I've changed my mind on this. I'm not opposed to RNH going any more. Part of my reasoning is for his health, I'd rather not see him get injured in the AHL and considering players are taking liberties with our young guys, I think there's some risk. He's much less likely to get injured at the WJHC, and it will be a valuable experience for him.

I think it would be fair to just let him decide. If he doesn't want to go, cool, we've got a great place for him to play in OKC. If he wants to go and try to win gold for Canada, then that's cool too.

11-02-2012, 12:38 AM	#43
Lay Z Boy GM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Calgary Country: Posts: 1,816 vCash: 50	I think I've changed my mind on this. I'm not opposed to RNH going any more. Part of my reasoning is for his health, I'd rather not see him get injured in the AHL and considering players are taking liberties with our young guys, I think there's some risk. He's much less likely to get injured at the WJHC, and it will be a valuable experience for him. I think it would be fair to just let him decide. If he doesn't want to go, cool, we've got a great place for him to play in OKC. If he wants to go and try to win gold for Canada, then that's cool too.