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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
He certainly doesn't deserve any special treatment, or hand-holding. But what good can come from spite?
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You maintain the order of your team and your authority as a coach.
He took his ball and went home and in his absence others had to carry the load. And theres probably a good deal of resentment about the 'I'm too good to play in the AHL' from his coaches and teammates.
Those guys have earned their ice. They've put the work in. He hasnt. Hes been sitting at home. If you hand him ice time because of his name and draft position you become the Oilers.
And when you become the Oilers everyone loses. So while there isnt much to be gained from spite there stands to be a decent amount to be lost from lack thereof.