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Originally Posted by genetic_phreek
I think the problem is these young guys get pressured to perform in a limited role. If you gave Sven the same icetime and PP minutes as Glencross, whos to say he wouldnt have more success? Backlund is showing how good he could be because he's getting utilized more. Players are constantly evolving yet some coaches still have the same mindset: Play the veterans more.
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This.
All of the vets have had some atrocious games this season, yet not once has any of them ever been in danger of being benched or playing on the 4th line. Not once.
Baertschi was on the shortest leash imaginable and was not in any way put in a position to succeed like the vets have.