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Originally Posted by FAN
I think you're very naive if you think that a strong majority of NHL hockey players today have the mindset that winning is first and foremost.
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Are you kidding. How many NHLers do you know on a personal level? I know a couple, and they have put hockey as #1 in their life ahead of family because that's what it took for commitment to get there. Anyone playing, on some level leave their families behind for half the season because that's what's required to be an NHL player. There are few that don't go to the WC at the end of the year. Iginla being one of those few. If your serious about winning, being the best you can, you should be going if invited. Again, if Iggy stays here in the offseason if he's not traded, he clearly doesn't want to win because the Flames will not be winning the cup with him before he retires. If I own the Flames, I don't want that attitude on my team. I'm not saying this is what Iggy will choose, but if he does, that's my take on it, and the owners and management should be taking that into consideration. That will rub off on e youngsters and the Flames will be spinning their wheels for years to come.