The_Rocket

Pretty hard to learn "battle level and puck pursuit" when you're the best player on the team and playing against players who simply aren't as good as you. Better to put him in the NHL where he needs to learn to bring his A game and play well away from the puck in order to have success, rather than play in Utica where he's not forced to adapt.

Gotta imagine that goldobin in Utica is a mistake. Unless he has a bad training camp (which is possible) he should be a top 6 player on the Canucks next season. He's a top 6 or bust type of player, I'm not sure how is game can develop in a league where he is already a top player with his current skills. Partnering him with the Sedins (for example) would allow him to gain confidence in the league while being mentored by two of the best leaders in the organization. While he may not be a full blown NHL player, I think his development will be best helped by learning from real NHLers, and not by playing in a league where he can get away with bad habits.