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He may earn a spot on the NHL roster out of camp, but I would try to avoid rushing Yager at all costs. I could see him going back to the CHL for most of, or the entirety of the year to dominate and add some size. He may play his way to a signing and call up at some point, or finishing the year in the playoffs with WBS, but considering his size, going the Barzal route may be the best course of action. That 2nd year in junior after his draft year had Barzal chomping at the bit to put up an outstanding rookie campaign. It’d be sweet for Yager to produce in the NHL next year, but we definitely can’t rush him. We shall see.
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