I don't understand why some folks go to such lengths to defend an average-at-best defenceman making elite-level money. The guy makes 500K (?) less than Iginla, I think he's expected to do a little more than "look engaged."
I really think pressure is this guy's kryptonite. He was great in Florida where nothing was expected of either him or the team, but he comes here and all of a sudden it's an effectiveness contest between him and a bag of pucks. Why? The only difference I see between us and his old Panther team, is that our fans and media expect our team to win games, make the playoffs and compete for the Cup.
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