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Originally Posted by Textcritic
1. It says that in the NHL—just like in every work of life—seniority is worth something. Do you have to compete for your job every September?
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This isn't a university. These guys don't have tenure. There also isn't a single star player on this team. We are talking about guys that were fighting for jobs on other teams, and got cast aside, or role players who have no upside.
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2. If they are not fighting for their place on the roster, then no, those vets who aren't should be focusing on whatever it takes for them to be ready to play in October.
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There should not be a single protected player on this roster. The fact that Treliving decided to bring in as many one-way contracts is annoying enough. That these guys don't have to worry about being ready to compete with young guys looking to break in, well that is just too annoying for words. These guys are mercenaries and have to loyalty to the hockey club, so I really don't care what they did elsewhere, they need to prove themselves with the Calgary Flames. If they get outperformed by another player they should expect to lose the job. That doesn't appear to be happening, and that is not only BS, but hard to watch as a fan.