Pat Brisson

Yeah, I do think, you know, again, it's part of the process.

It was a great experience for him because he got out of his comfort zone.

You know, he could have played another year in the dub, and it would have been his third year essentially almost.

You know, he played at 15.

He played a few games.

So for him to get into a situation where it was a challenge, it was a new environment, it was a trailblazer's decision.

I do believe, Greg, it's going to have an impact on players

on decisions in the future for young prospects.

And you know what?

Every prospect's different.

Some peak at a certain time.

We have to evaluate that as well, where they're at in their development.

And in Gavin's case, we didn't have to push hard.

I think when he made the decision, I know when he made the decision, he was...

completely convinced it was the right thing to do because you've got to work on your habits too.

You don't want to become too complacent, too comfortable because the next level is the next level.

As we see now during the regular season and now the playoffs in the NHL, you have to learn how to do the little things right and to be coachable and all that and go through adversity.

So we like what he's gone through this year.

He's becoming a better player and a better man for it and a better prospect.

Anytime you can have Dale Hunter as a coach when you're going through your development, it's a good... I mean, the guy's got such a great pedigree.