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Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy
People are too focused on the opening day roster. Patience through the first quarter of the season. Last year there were plenty of opportunities for young guys throughout the season. I see no difference, assuming the inevitability of injuries and (hopefully trades), with opportunities this year.
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This is true. The disappointment isn't from the thought that the young players won't see the NHL this season. For sure we can expect to see a bunch of them get a bunch of games in over the course of the season.
I think the issue people have at this point is that Hartley and Treliving kept insisting throughout camp that roster decisions would be based on merit, and that there were spots available for the taking.
What did a player like Setoguchi do that Jooris didn't?
It's the credibility piece for me that's conspicuously missing.