Such a perfect move sending Poitras to the AHL. This is going to be so good for him. He can grow his offensive game without worrying about mistakes. Does not need to rely on his biggest strength, which is playmaking, and instead can be a goal scorer.
We may see him again for the playoffs.
Agreed and a refreshing move, too often teams push younger players into action before they are ready. Now, Poitras did very well with his short introduction last year but with the injury/surgery, he looked to be a bit behind which is to be expected.
Factor in he didn`t/doesn`t have to clear waivers and to send him down, work on his development and let him marinate, IMO, will pay off in spades down the road. I suspect we`ll see him again this year but lots of kids would have taken that demotion and sulked, sure doesn`t seem that`s part of Poitras character and he`s producing in Providence.
How easily people just cast Dans Locmelis aside smh
they do this with many prospects, the fans that really make me shake my head are the one`s who do so having never seen the kid play
I can`t say much about Locmelis as the only times I have really seen him play has been when he`s represented Latvia where he has done very well and I`ve liked his game, no clue what or if this translates down the road in the NHL or with the B`s but..