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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
Sorry, but this is getting stupid.
Question, do you expect more from Backlund at this point or Colborne? I expect more out of Backlund myself. He's the better prospect at this point and far more experienced at the NHL level. Therefore, I suspect the coach also expects more out of Backlund. Which means, in order to impress the coach at this point, Backlund likely has to do a hell of a lot more than Colborne to earn praise.
This is mind blowing to me. Does everyone in here work in a union environment or something were everything has to be equal and everyone is evaluated with the same yard stick? Does no one work in a pay for performance culture where employees have different goals and yard sticks they are measured against. I realize NHL players are unionized, but for the most part with their clubs, it's a pay for performance culture.
Backlund has a much different set of expectations to meet than Colborne right now, and rightfully so. When he doesn't meet the goals set out for him, he gets in the dog house. Backlands performance will be evaluated individually, it is not evaluated against Colborne or any other Flame for that matter. It only matters what was/ is expected of him and how's he's doing relative to that baseline.
As Colborne gets better, believe me, his baseline is also going up, and it will take more and more to impress the coach.
But comparing what Backlund, Sven or Colborne are doing in regards to each other is a futile exercise, because it doesn't matter. Each player has a different set of skills and long term potential. The coach will be holding each one accountable to those individual set of circumstances, not as how they doe with each other. Doesn't mean the coach might not use examples from one to show the other to make a point, but overall how each player does in comparison is irrelevant.
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IMO, this post best clarifies and explains how Hartley is committed to changing the culture of the Flames and serving the DEVELOPING players' needs, not wants, best.
Each player has a set of expectations, based on skill set, role, upside, etc.
IMO, the coaches are telling and showing them how they can meet their individual expectations.
Bottom line, they are being evaluated and compared to the best they have to offer...nobody else.
They buy in by moving towards the mandate with commitment and passion and get rewarded or they don't play /their minutes are reduced.
A lot of the veteran role players that some posters are bitter about will be long gone sooner rather than later. Some are filling a temporary niche and some are contractually here til their contracts are done.
IMO, he is trying to build a championship culture and ensure that 4 years from now, these young players are moving in the right direction towards being role models and leaders on a real contending team.
It is a major part of the rebuilding and development process.
Their mettle is being tested. Will be interesting to see how they respond.