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Originally Posted by trackercowe
Yeah I don't see what's the major malfunction here. Who really cares what the opening day roster looks like?
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The players themselves care! Especially when it comes to salary. Sven will get paid $70k per season in the AHL instead of $833k in the NHL. It might not seem like a huge deal to us (because it is not our money), but it definitely hurts the players. In particular when there is money to be had in other leagues such as the KHL.
Also, neither of us really knows what promises and encouragements are made to players behind closed doors, we just accept it as a part of the business. *Pure speculation* In my eyes the message Baertschi was receiving drastically changed when Feaster got fired. As a result, I can see why he's frustrated, especially if he changed most of his game just to please management.
Finally, I understand that all the NHL prospects are in the same boat, and sooner or later they will have to develop mental toughness. I just hope and trust that the Flame's management knows what it is doing. For my part I will keep enjoying the games and instead of managing the team!