bleedblue1223
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- Jan 21, 2011
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What has Schwartz done? He was outmatched in the NHL last season, and has been only decent but streaky in the AHL this year. His play without the puck still needs a lot of work. It can be overlooked if you are scoring, but Im not sure Schwartz is a guy who could step into the NHL immediately and be a difference maker offensively.
I just think he needs to play well in Peoria before he is getting penciled in ahead of guys like Dago and Stewart, both guys who have had a lot of pro success. I will say that I dont think Stewart finishes the year on this team, but until a trade or injury happens, I think Jaden will be in the AHL.
Like I said, if D'Agostini or Stewart play like they did last season, then Schwartz will play. Schwartz can easily match what they produced last year and playing in NHL games with NHL talent will speed up his development.
Playing with inferior players in an inferior league is not best for his development. Stats in the AHL really don't matter that much IMO. It's how some hitters in baseball do worse in the minors than the majors because they are better suited to face major league pitchers.
I could argue it would be better for Schwartz to be the 13th and occasionally play than it would for him to play with Peoria.