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Originally Posted by MarkGio
That sounds good and all, but professional athletes are a whole another level of human resources. There's a reason most clubs employ a sports psychologist, and goalies in particular are a finicky bunch. It makes sense to me, given that a single shaky moment could cost a game, which has the implications of millions of dollars.
It is almost universally known that a club shouldn't try to juggle 3 goalies. Why do managers feel that way, considering your braveheart speech that the best will emerge and conquer if they're mentally tough? Maybe because athletes perform better when comfortable?
Think about it. Would you do your job well if you left your wife at home in a room full of naked male models? Would you do your job well knowing the company is laying senior staff off and they just a hired a new guy to learn your job? The reality is that there's a psychological aspect to the business. That is the essence of being human.
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To me if your that weak mentally you probably don't make it to the NHL, especially in a starting goaltender role. Let's face it, a big part of goaltending is mental and confidence based. Think of all the similar types of situations that could have happened like having three potential goalies at the Junior level or earlier. Minor hockey is ripe with politics and favouritism. If your an elite athlete, competition should make you better, not fold like a cheap suit.
The reality is none of the three flames goaltenders are consistently good enough to carry the mail in a starters role in the NHL at this point in time.