I love how everyone just blows through the point here (while also clearly participating in some selected reading).
The original argument was that Quinn has some undetermined X factor which causes him to favor so called 'garbage' players in favor of those who do not have this 'X-Factor.'
The issue isn't about any specific player. We can argue semantics all day. And I don't care whether someone views Staal as average, garbage, or above average, that's completely besides the point.
The issue at hand is that Quinn has time and again prioritized lesser players over better players because he values effort over actual skill. This is completely fine in a one off situation (such as that recent on with ADA deemed relative to 'maturity issues), however it is not OK when it is done consistently, which, in my opinion, it has been.
This is most noticeable with the contrast between Pionk and ADA. Sure, ADA was benched once because of maturity issues, but he leads the team in benchings and not ALL of them were related to this. Meanwhile, Pionk didn't get benched until he was injured (sans the one time that apparently discounts the entire point - sarcasm), and was fed top line minutes while not even remotely deserving them. In fact, for weeks if not months he was arguably our worst D-Man. The same can be said about Howden, who was continuously fed a consistent role and minutes for months after his play dropped off.
This benching with Chytil is not a huge deal. But I completely agree with
@Machinehead that Quinn has prioritized lesser players due to some indeterminate x-factor (probably related to work ethic, etc.). Moreover, the main issue I have, is it seems Quinn - much like Tortarella before him - prefers these lesser players over skill players. This is quite clear with Buchnevich, who maybe deserved some benchings, but has also received some after fine games. It seems he wants Buchnevich to be a player he is not. I have a huge problem when guys like Buch, Chytil, etc start hitting more and playing a game they are not meant to.