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Originally Posted by 1_Flames_Fan
Whats the speculation from the Wild fans and media on why Heatley has declined so much. Is it just getting old, or just isn't putting in the effort? I'm curious about this.
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Karma?
Seriously, it's a mystery. He allegedly (source: Russo) came into camp looking and feeling great. Rehabbed his injury and then kept on training over the summer, I guess.
He's just dead-slow. And he's probably gripping the stick pretty hard by now, but he's making turn overs, taking penalties, and when he finally gets a shot off it's wide, high or both.
He was very good for us two seasons ago, was fine last season until he got hurt, and has been terrible so far this season. On balance, I'm still happy we traded for him - just to get out from under Havlat if nothing else.