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Originally Posted by HighLifeMan
The last thing I would take away from following Irving throughout his professional career would be that he is "selfish". He comes across as a very personable and caring young man, and even if he was to have a slightly bitter attitude at this point, wouldn't it be somewhat justified? He had battled for four years within this organization to earn shot at the NHL level last year, and did nothing but impress during that stint. Fast forward seven months and he is now sitting in the pressbox at that very same level in which earned him multiple NHL callups.
I know Ward keeps speaking about the meritocracy system that he is enforcing, but I dont completely buy it. Given his previous history with Brust and huge faith in Taylor, I can't help but wonder if Irving is being given a fair shake.
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To add to your post.
The thing with Brust and Taylor is, sure they are proven AHL goalies but haven't shown anything to suggest they are or could be NHL goalies while Irving has. There is a difference, there have been many great AHL goalies who can't cut it in the NHL. I think the pressure gets to them. To leave Irving eating popcorn while he could be getting sharp for the NHL season strikes me as foolhardy.