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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Except he had one named Tanner Glass for sixteen games last season.
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And the players, especially Mike Smith very openly commended Glass for his contributions to the team.
Iginla himself made a point of thanking all the tough guys who had his back in his retirement press conference.
Players appreciate having tough guys on the team.
If you don't understand that, then you don't understand hockey culture. It's the way it's always been. Doesn't guarantee success, but it's the way it is.
If keeping a guy like that on your roster sets your star players at ease, then you do it.