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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
I think once a guy makes that much money in his career whatever fans hope for in terms of proving internet or fan opinions wrong is hilariously and hopelessly naive. I mean I hope I’m wrong but I don’t see Neal working that hard this summer when his career is in a death spiral and the mountain seems too big to climb.
This is why the guaranteed contracts in the NHL have a hugely detrimental effect to the business and product overall. There just isn’t a lot of motivation there once you’re all set up and taken care of. It’s few and far between and real special players, like Gaudreau, who once they get their ocean of money still put in the work ethic. I just don’t see that happen for the majority of players especially the ones that struggle to contribute and are in the twilight of their careers.
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Isn't that contrary to everything we have heard to date this offseason out of Flames circles?