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Bingo · 11-07-2013, 03:08 PM

I find it a head scratcher too ... believe me.

But then I always ask myself how the other side would have to look in order for it to be as annoying as it seems.

Hartley is scratching Baertschi and underemploying Backlund because he wants to get fired.
Hartley is scratching Baertschi and underemploying Backlund because he dislikes young players.
Hartley is scratching Baertschi and underemploying Backlund because he doesn't like Europeans
Hartley is scratching Baertschi and underemploying Backlund because has been told he has to finish last place or not get extended

all doubtful

The only thing that makes sense to me in light of how Colborne and Monahan are mainstays in the lineup are that they are developing a new core, and trying to rid the franchise of the recent sink of 60 foot players and they feel the risk of alienating young players is worth the pain to develop that foundation in no uncertain terms now.

11-07-2013, 03:08 PM	#418
Bingo Owner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	I find it a head scratcher too ... believe me. But then I always ask myself how the other side would have to look in order for it to be as annoying as it seems. Hartley is scratching Baertschi and underemploying Backlund because he wants to get fired. Hartley is scratching Baertschi and underemploying Backlund because he dislikes young players. Hartley is scratching Baertschi and underemploying Backlund because he doesn't like Europeans Hartley is scratching Baertschi and underemploying Backlund because has been told he has to finish last place or not get extended all doubtful The only thing that makes sense to me in light of how Colborne and Monahan are mainstays in the lineup are that they are developing a new core, and trying to rid the franchise of the recent sink of 60 foot players and they feel the risk of alienating young players is worth the pain to develop that foundation in no uncertain terms now.