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Originally Posted by Toonage
I'm not. He sounded like a team apologist.
If a player has earned it, he's earned it. Not getting the spot because of someone else's contract wouldn't be a great reason to me. As an example.
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To you, sure. But none of us is a NHL executive or coach. The reality of the situation is that these decisions get made on the basis of contracts, experience, and with a view to development all the time, and by
every team. Simply put: It has never been as simple as "earning it." It never will be as simple as "earning it." Other factors will always be part of the conversation and decision.