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Originally Posted by Mike F
A bit conflicted.
Calgary could use more talented young players, and this guy looked like a stud going into the draft, but I generally dislike any player this early in his career and this unproven at the NHL level demanding a trade.
Half a season in the AHL for a guy who clearly wasn't ready last year doesn't scream "Mismanagement" of "Unfair Treatment" to me. He hasn't earned anything yet.
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He was thrown to the wolves last season simply to bring the team up the cap floor.
He didn't even get a look in camp when he's by far the best player on his AHL team (9 more points than the next best player). Maybe he doesn't make the team, but at least give the guy a look even you intend on him staying in the minors as a reward for good service.
I never understood this mentality that young players shouldn't be allowed to demand a trade. They have no say in what organization they end up in. The Islanders have clearly screwed him around and put his development on hold last season to get to the cap floor without having to pay real money. His career is potentially worth millions of dollars - why should he have to pay his dues and potentially ruin his development when he didn't choose to join the Islanders in the first place?