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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
I'd be fine with being scratched too. Does that mean I should be on the team? How does "being ok with being scratched" redeem a player that is a worse option than many others?
If there's better options, let's let them play. He's probably the worst option on the team
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Right now, I agree he is the worst option. But when we got him, at least BT knew what he had.
BT had no idea how the other prospects and some players would shake out. Thankfully, all turned out well and many appear to be NHL ready. But it would have been detrimental to player and club if BT inserted them into the lineup and simply hoped for the best. Additionally, when you have a team of young guys where the identity hasn't totally been established, it is well to have a tough guy like Bollig in the mix to calm things down. Much like Gratts was able to do.
Bollig was a good place holder. His time I believe is over, but he served his purpose well.