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Originally Posted by LWcrowfoot
Why not? Would Smith refuse? I suppose if that happens they can call security.
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I don't know why not, but these are the sorts of things that almost never happen in the NHL, and I suspect there are reasons for that that go beyond what the rules allow.
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If this is about hurt feelings we've got to be beyond that.
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According to whom? I wouldn't characterize the concern about "hurt feelings"—to me it is more about Smith's role in the room, his relationship with his team mates—and especially with Rittich. Like Jiri pointed out, there is a legitimate concern about what is being communicated.
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For the entire season, including playoffs? Thankfully the Flames seem to have higher expectations than that.
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At what cost, though? I think the Flames certainly have lofty expectations—and rightfully so, but I also would not expect them to expend themselves to do so. Like I said, they are in an excellent position to win the West and almost certain to win the Division.