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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
That explains Hartley's strange usage of Backlund. Coincidentally, is anyone still upset over the lack of roster spots for the kids on opening day?
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Well, they still had a point didn't they? "Always earned, never given". Now, how many people would read that as "if you do well in pre-season, you will get a roster spot for the Vancouver game?". Because I did. And whilst I wasn't in hysterics, I was pretty annoyed that Seto and Jones went ahead and got the spots anyway.
Now, clearly the staff meant "If you do well in pre-season, you'll be the first one we call on when injuries occur". But they didn't contextualise their comments, leaving some to assume the first point of view was what they meant and when they seemingly went back on their word, people got annoyed. That to me seems fair enough, the Flames management should be a little clearer with their soundbites in the future. I mean, they are good at managing a hockey team, but did they consider the ramifications of their comments on the CP community? I don't think so. Shocking really.
In all seriousness, pleased for Ferland and Granlund, hopefully both can make the same impact Jooris has.