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Originally Posted by anyonebutedmonton
How does that help us win games?
Does it increase the likelihood he takes a discount on his next contract? Do we sign a coveted free agent because of it?
I just feel a little like we are showing some little brother syndrome here. If anything, winning this award is future leverage for his next contract.
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I'm sorry I don't really follow your argument.
You don't want our players to win awards they are deserving of because it may save the team money during contract re-negotiations?
How does recognition help the team win? A greater intimidation factor, a greater confidence level. Just because the Flames came from behind in the last 3 games to win doesn't mean it will happen next game, but you sure as heck know that it's in the back of the other team's minds.
Frankly, if I have a player that is deserving of an award, I want him to win it. Wanting them to lose to "stay hungry" and miss out on a potential bonus or salary increase is simply the wrong way to look at things.
Keep the players recognized, happy and have the motivation knowing that if they work hard they will win. They will win the Calder, or Richard, or Hart, or Vezina, all with the ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup.
You don't get to game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals and say "what will winning this game get us? We'll save money if we lose! Go Other Team Go! It's ok, the players will be hungrier next year!"