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Old 07-21-2019, 04:22 PM   #1963
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Originally Posted by MisterJoji View Post
Sure, in a vacuum what you’re saying makes sense. But what if you told Neal to “suck it up and play your 3rd mine minutes” and he’s like “screw that, I have a guaranteed contract, I’ll just continue with my don’t give a #### attitude.”

You really want a guy like that on the roster? What kind of return on a trade are you going to get for an underperforming, grumpy player that’s already weeks into the season? And sure you could waive or buy him out but then you’re losing him for nothing. At least Lucic, while overpaid, fills a need here.
Exactly. And, Just as important, you have a guy coming into the dressing room who actually gives a crap. This is why a guy like Looch (or maybe anyone with a good attitude) can help you when games get hard and in playoffs.

There isn’t a great enough value placed on guys who have the right mentality in the room and who fit in with the group and coach.

One bad apple.....
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