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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
Well Friedman just had to call his agent, didn’t he
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He called to verify the request and get clarification on the comment.
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And like I say, it can be as simple as part of a negotiation for a role
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If it is, that's a pretty punk ass bitch move. How about not pulling a Baertschi and go out there and prove you deserve more ice time through your actions on the ice?
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‘If you are giving new guys like Leivo looks with good linemates, after my client was one of the best guys in the playoffs, I think my guy needs an expanded role. If there isn’t an expanded role for him, he is open to exploring other opportunities”
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Players earn their time through their efforts on the ice during the game, on the ice during practices, and off the ice in their approach to the game. Based on the same treatment of Bennett extending across multiple coaches I think it is safe to say that maybe Bennett doesn't apply himself and the coaches reward him with what they see. If the new players come in and are working their asses off in practice and off the ice, while Bennett is not, that may be why they are promoted and Sam is left wanting.
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Think about it. Gifting the new guys and starting Sam on the 4th is a pretty bad move by the team
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Think about it. Come to camp and look like crap, expecting to get a slot gifted to you because of a very small sample size from months ago, how does that play with the coaches?
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Now we are seeing some special teams time
The guy is looking out for his career. Good on him
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Did you say the same thing when Baertschi got his agent involved as well?