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Originally Posted by Nsd1
I didn't like when Sven was scratched the first time but this time it makes more sense. He didn't play very well last game looks like he might even be a little banged up.
Scratching younger guys shouldn't be considered a bad thing. It lets them know that the coaching staff isn't happy with their play and that they still need to grow their game. It also shows the team what the players character is like. If the player is willing to take it as a learning opportunity rather than a demotion and work on their game it's only going to help. So far both Sven and backlund have said and done the right things after being scratched.
The one thing I didn't like was when Hartley put Jackman in over Bouma. Bouma is a better player in every way than Jackman and can play in more situations than Jackman can.
Lastly, one thing Edmonton didn't due until recently was scratch their young struggling players. So if you're doing something the opposite if the oilers, it means you're doing something the right way which is how you avoid a decade+ long rebuild.
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Yup, agree with a lot of this.
Let's say because of this occasional benching, Sven pouts, takes the high road and asks to be traded. Would the Flames really want a guy with this attitude?
The Flames see potential in him and he's young, so while he sits a game or two to watch the games and other guys who are playing well in all 3-zones, the Flames also get a chance to evaluate his character and willingness to take criticism in a positive way.
I feel like with the prospects, the Flames will be quick to 'teach' but patient when it comes to cutting the cord. With veterans, it'll be the opposite - give them the opportunity to preserve their job (i.e. they've earned it, time served) but fairly quick to cut the cord and not too keen to 'teach' when it's clear it's not working (see MacDonald).