Quoting: tsyls
Niku just got sent down to the moose so he won’t be there.
Quoting: TrueNorth
Why can't the Jets just waive Bitetto and let Niku play? Just because Niku is eligible to be sent down without having to clear waivers is not a reason to keep Bitetto in the NHL. Beaulieu can't heal fast enough.
Are they really stupid enough to waste a season of Heinola's ELC when they have Niku who is obviously ready for the NHL? They're similar players so why not slide Heinola's ELC, don't get me wrong I think Bitetto is terrible but if his accent is that important to locker room cohesion at least be smart about how you manage the roster.
Plus more time in the AHL does nothing for Nikus development and rushing Heinola probably isn't the best for his development, the kid is tiny so what's the rush.