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Originally Posted by Caged Great
So you're basically saying that the Flames should follow the Oilers lead of giving spots to kids without them having to earn them. If a player can't elevate his game to play a solid game and play within a system, then they should be moved, not because of them, but because they aren't good enough for us.
Baertschi is very close, even Burke and Treliving have said it, but he does need to work on some things in the AHL still. He did not look at all like an NHL top 6 forward offensively in the preseason. He needs to find a balance between his defensive game and his offensive game in order to be useful, because if he is a bottom 6 forward, there are other players that are more suited for that type of game (Arnold, Agostino, Reinhart, Ferland etc)
The bold part is where you get situations like Edmonton, and with Iginla. Neither the kids up north or Iginla and his group listened to the coaching staff. No player should be above reproach and if they feel that way, then it might be better to move them elsewhere. You win by having all 20 guys buying in to playing the same system and each pulling their own weight. Teams that have collections of individuals each with their own sets of privileges never win because they are too me first.
You don't see Kane and Toews being selfish and not willing to improve, Kane's always working on refining his offensive game. If a player thinks they are good enough and aren't willing to learn or try to improve, then those players should get as far away from our team as possible. Mediocrity should not be tolerated.
If anyone can't handle some criticism, especially when it's warranted and accurate, then they should grow up and become an adult and learn from what they are picking out as flaws and why they want you to improve instead of getting pissy because they are picking out flaws.
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That's fine, but have you ever been called out by your bosses' boss in the media? That's some tough love that not everyone responds to. Suck it up princess is a bit simplistic.
Having said that, no they shouldn't hand him something he doesn't deserve but hopefully they are working with him in a constructive and positive way. I also hope they cater to his strength, which is to be a dynamic offensive player.
In Treliving's interview yesterday he said Gaudreau was here to play an offensive role. He didn't say he could be one dimensional but clearly his focus is offence. I would expect something similar for Baertschi - be responsible but don't try to win a Selke.