timorous me
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- Apr 14, 2010
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I think the potential harm is in young players feeling like they're not getting a fair shake. It's not the same as in baseball where guys get held down for service time manipulation so that they become free agents later (I guess that was sort of the conversation for Eklund last year, right?), but I do think there's potential to fray relationships.I don’t see the harm in having Eklund and Thrun in the AHL. Maybe they can develop a winning culture. I think them being top contributors on a Calder Cup contender would do more than the increased level of competition on a bad tanking NHL team.
If they are as ready for the NHL as everyone thinks they should not just put up points but also help turn the Cuda into a winning team.
Also, if the coach wants certain players in the lineup because he feels they're clearly deserving but management sends them down anyway for various reasons, that could also damage the relationship with the coaching staff as well.