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Pittsburgh Penguins' 19-year-old defenseman Harrison Brunicke seems to be - at the very least - on a heavy load management schedule this season. 

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In Leo Carlsson's rookie campaign, the Anaheim Ducks didn't play him in every contest, instead giving him some games off to adjust to the grind of the 82-game NHL schedule. He ended up playing 55 games that season, although he was injured for nearly a month as well.
thehockeynews.comDo you like load management for NHL rookies? - Community PostIn Leo Carlsson's rookie campaign, the Anaheim Ducks didn't play him in every contest, instead giving him some games off to adjust to the grind of the 82-game NHL schedule. He ended up playing 55 games that season, although he was injured for nearly a month as well.

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