First off, Schroeder has been referred to as having some lazy habits this year in MN, he developed some bad habits this year because of the lack of proper coaching, though he seems to have improved from that once he got to the moose, though he may still need a full season to break him of those habits in the long term. this season of him returning to the NCAA turned out to be pretty bad for his development in general, but hindsight is 20/20.
as for frustratedfan's opinions, Hodgson couldn't have played for the nucks for the majority of the year, since he was injured. Had he not been injured he might have made the team (most likely would have) but we will never know, so it's useless to speculate about it. Also, as for giving our younger players extended playtime on the team, Schroeder, Hodgson and Rodin, yes, Walsky and Rai? Not yet. Besides, who would you drop from the lineup to slot all these rookies in? When they earn their spot, they will get it.