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Originally Posted by GioforPM
As for leadership, I think it's pretty clear he's a popular guy in the room. But that doesn't necessarily make him a good leader (but, on the other hand, being a good producer on the ice doesn't either). Being a funny guy in the room sometimes is part of being a leader, but I think it's more about being a guy who can convince others to play at their best.
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Actually I’ve heard several of our players resent Brouwer and the ice time he gets compared to what he accomplishes with it. The players are watching as closely as we do and they’ve surely noticed how much plays die on his stick and how much he’s squandered the opportunities he’s had. They know he’s been gifted ice time due to his salary that he’s failed to earn. If he’s widely resented by the fan base for doing little to nothing on the ice then it’s likely some players feel the same way.
If Brouwer is a divisive topic for the team and it’s players then that’s a reason to buy him out IMO. I’m not convinced we’ll see it but it’s an option. We have guys on the farm like Foo who seem to be able to bring what Brouwer brought with an upside that I’m not sure Brouwer has anymore. If Brouwer is impeding young players from getting the ice time they need that’s another reason to buy him out.
Should be interesting to see if anything happens with him. I don’t have much hope for Brouwer redemption. Cutting bait might be best despite the length of the buyout.