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Originally Posted by strombad
They are both young players with not only a lot to learn, but a lot of unmet potential. This does not speak to personal distaste at all, but if you're into the conspiracy theory mumbo jumbo then go for it.
Backlund needs to be able to produce offence despite his linemates, and Baertschi needs to be putting in an effort above and beyond everyone else to prove he should be regarded above and beyond everyone else, it's simple stuff.
Plus, you'd notice that Backlund was rewarded last game by being thrown back on the first line with Cammi and (I think Hudler) and the 3 were lights out offensively, had an awesome game. It goes to show, if you work hard at something, Hartley will reward you. Colborne saw his minutes drop because his effort was questionable.
All young players are being treated equally, but the expectations of each of them are much different, as they should be. So enough of this victimising junk. You don't see those two complaining about personal vendettas, so no reason you need to be.
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The absence of derision from the two rookies means nothing. If they felt that way and told the media, I'd be much more concerned about them telling the media.
I'm not against sitting a rookie or young player, but I'm certainly not the only one who can't figure out why. Bingo mentioned it in his write up, numerous media on twitter were dumbfounded and many knowledgeable fans on here were too.
Did Horak not just make some comment hinting at it?