What's the Deal with Tomas Jurco?

Tomas Jurco was one of several young players last year who helped to get the Detroit Red Wings into the playoffs. However, this year he's struggled mightily being a healthy scratch and only registering two assists while playing fourteen games. Thus, I'm a little confused about why he hasn't been sent down yet. So let's break this down:

Reasons to Send Jurco Down

• He's waiver exempt, which means there's no risk of losing him by sending him down
• He has two points in fourteen games, has been a healthy scratch, and has yet to score a goal
• Last year he posted great numbers while in the AHL, so it could likely boost his confidence
• The Griffins are on a three game winning streak, but their record still isn't great and they would likely welcome the help
• He could play with super prospect Anthony Mantha
• Grand Rapids coach Jeff Blashill helped Jurco adapt to the pro game
• It would open up a playing spot for Andrej Nestrasil, who has been a healthy scratch but does require waivers to be sent down

Reasons to Keep Jurco Up

• His possession stats seem solid
• Mike Babcock is regarded as one of the best systems coaches in the game
• He can spend time around veteran players such as Zetterberg, Datsyuk, and Franzen

Looking at this, I really think he should be sent down for a little bit. It's unlike Holland to keep a young player on the roster when he could be developing more and isn't contributing - his M.O. has been his loyalty to veteran players. He could also swap Jurco with Teemu Pulkkinen, who has been lighting it up for Grand Rapids and is a right-handed shot - something that has been eluding the Red Wings.