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Originally Posted by sa226
I have no control over the coach or GM or whatever. We really don't know what is going on so all we can do is take it at face value.
The only gripes I have with Hartley is the treatment of Backlund and Baertschi. The Jackman and Mcgratton stuff is just a product of that.
But even then we don't know what the hell is going on in the room so who the heck knows what to think.
What I hope is going on is the organizations' demand for accountability. Pretty much the opposite of what is going on in Edmonton. Of the young guys, Colborne and Monahan have earned heaps of praise for being easy to coach and doing whatever it takes, for those guys, in some cases the results aren't there but they are forming a base.
The praise for Sven and Backlund has been few and far between, so maybe they aren't doing what they are asked to do, maybe their preparation needs some work. Maybe they are just asking these guys to be accountable and learn to become good pros.
This is a rebuild, so maybe they don't give two hoots about results, maybe they don't place too much emphasis on mistakes, but if they can't establish a base of professionalism and preparation and hard work, then 3-5 years down the road the rebuild will be in need of a rebuild. These are talented guys, that stuff will come, but if they don't do it the right way to start with, we will be the Edmonton Oilers.
I truly hope 5 years down the road when Sven, Backlund, Colborne and Monahan are integral parts to a damn good hockey team we look back at the hyperbole of #freesven and the like as the start of something special.
Is this a dream or just fantasy?
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I get what you mean and think you are right. I don't think the backlund and baertchi situations are similar though.
Backlund has been praised for his defensive game and attitude, but his ice time varies with his offence (in general and compared to other centres on the team). Face off match ups may play a role too, not sure.