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Old 07-05-2014, 07:37 PM   #50
Goodlad
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Originally Posted by Bar-Down View Post
Ya something about a player filing for arbitration rubs me the wrong way.

Colborne played his FIRST full season in the NHL last year because the Flames finally gave him a chance. I doubt he cracks any other roster in the NHL last year.

He puts up 28 points in 80 games and files for arbitration? He should be grateful for anything the Flames offer him so he can still play in the NHL and continue to develop.

Hopefully the Flames win the case.
I've never really understood this attitude from fans. Arbitration is one of the few negotiating powers players have during their RFA years. If they're not happy with the offers they're getting they can file for arbitration, hold out, or request a trade, or sign an offer sheet. That's it.

For some reason people think players should just take whatever teams offer them, and be happy they're getting anything at all.
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