The main reason by far for him leaving the CHL is to best prepare for the NHL (get stronger + develop). Maybe not fair because ASU is a new program, but they have very little history in showing players they've developed. Compared to your blue bloods of UND, BU, BC, Michigan, MSU it's not even close. (this is why i think alot of people are skeptical about Penn State allegedly being the "favorite"). 10 years from now, maybe ASU may have some more ground to stand on in a recruiting battle.