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Originally Posted by CroFlames
It's funny you drool at this whereas at the beginning of the year, most people (including CP) would raise an eyebrow at that lineup and say yikes, I hope we can avoid the basement.
I love how things turned around  |
Not 'turned around' so much as 'evolved'.
Many of us argued that you need the Raymonds and Stajans and Glencrosses and Bolligs in the lineup in order to force the kids to earn a spot instead of handing it to them.
Imagine if we didn't have all those vets, and simply gave the spots to the kids at camp... would Ferland be as good as he is? Granlund? Bennett? Jooris? Bouma? Colborne?
One of the primary reasons that the team has come as far as it has is that there is competition for ice-time. It has to be earned, and players have to buy into the system to get it.
That has been a big contributor to the culture, growth, and success. ANd it sure has been fun to watch!
(Note: this is not directed at you, CroFlames, I am simply expanding on your post)