The Hurricanes had two kids leave the team and at least 4 kids ask to be moved (likely more).
This is after 5 years of horrible mismanagement on every level and the worst record in the CHL. So it does happen it just takes a lot.
I think for the most part these kids and their parents have bought into the dream so much that they all think they are NHL bound. Rocking the boat and quitting aren't things that will help you get there.
I think if there were more realistic assessment of kids futures guys would walk away from some if these toxic environments much sooner.
I also think the leagues need to take more of active role in some of these situations. What is going on in Lethbridge is an embarrassment and allowing it to continue could really do damage to kids here and their enjoyment of the game and that should never happen with 16, 17 and even 18 year old kids.
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