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Originally Posted by direwolf
I didn't think the Flames could play any worse than they did against Edmonton, but tonight they proved me wrong. Worst game I've seen this season. Some of the vets clearly don't give a crap anymore (Cammy, Stempniak, etc..), and what an absolute embarrassment getting shut out in 6 straight periods at home. Just brutal.
Commence fire sale!
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That will happen on any team when they are eliminated from the playoffs before Christmas; what else does a veteran player have to look forward to every season except playoffs? It's why they play the game. Young guys still have the zeal of proving themselves & figuring where they fit in the hockey world so it's easier for them to stay engaged until the end of the season.
There are a few older guys in the league that have "Been there, done that"; made their multi-millions & are satisfied with their roles as mentor/father figures ala Ryan Smyth but those guys are not many.