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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
It doesn't sound like Sven has been a victim of his own expectations, it sounds like the Flames feel he'd been a victim of his own attitude and effort.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I haven't seen anyone question his effort or his attitude. They're all mentioning his mindset – as in his confidence & whatnot.
Baertschi strikes me as someone who plays really well when he's confident in his position & comfortable. He's come into this preseason with the 'weight of the world on his shoulders' (Conroy's words), wanting to prove himself & possibly over thinking. He's still got all the skills & drive, but he's not quite firing on all cylinders.
Fingers-crossed that Baertschi makes the team. I don't think Sven would react well to a 'tough love' demotion, and I'm sure deep down management know this. Should he make the cut & get some good icetime I think the confidence he gains from that will pay off in spades.