For all this talk about the "Tyson Jost lesson" we're also forgetting about the Will Butcher lesson. It's important to listen to what the player and his camp want to do as well. I don't think the Avs were crazy for wanting to sign him after his freshman year, ultimately he decided what was best for him and his development. Conversely, Butcher wanted to sign after (I think) his junior season, at which point Roy completely botched things. If Newhook wants to make the jump at the end of his first season, I don't think it should be automatic, but I think it needs to be taken into consideration.