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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
I don't get this consternation though really, because the argument seems to be, from Vlad's perspective, that the team is junk so he's not killing himself, which what I really agree with.
He's in year one of his contract playing through an injury on a team that's in the basement. Sure it's admirable that he go out and give it his all but if he scores 25 goals instead of 20 does that really change the fortunes on the team? I don't think it really does, because the problems are too deep. So why kill yourself? Play the way the coach wants you to play, help keep the guys around you loose when necessary and tight when necessary and hope you get through the year without a significant injury.
Does he give it his all in year 3 and 4 when he might still be looking for another contract and the Flames are in a playoff position? I think he does.
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Indeed, why?
I think we would all agree there was an expectation that Brouwer would be providing some leadership on this team, and I don't think he has held up that end of the deal. It's been pretty clear to me that not enough players have shown the will to do whatever it takes to win. Giordano, Brouwer, and most of the other vets have simply failed in this area.
Not much separates teams in this parous version of the NHL. Going through the motions doesn't cut it.