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Originally Posted by dammage79
Sutter isn't dumb. Nor is he that stubborn. There's a reason Valimaki is sitting over Zadorov. I don't know what it is but Sutter does. And right now, I'll take sutters decision making over upset roster players to form my opinion on things like this.
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This is the uncomfortable truth in this situation. I hate to say it but something #####y is going on, that we as fans aren't privy too. Valimaki has had his struggles, but he's always been a highly touted young defenseman since the day he was drafted. Wasn't too long ago that he was the team's highest ranked prospect. Expectations have always been high for him.
While on paper it makes no sense to me that he's been sitting for so long, I have no choice but to back Sutter on this one. Whether it be poor practice, poor fitness or poor attitude, seems like there is a rift between coach and player. Hopefully it can get resolved sooner than later. Sutter is a stubborn old mule who isn't going to give in.
I would obviously much prefer to see Valimaki on the ice instead of Zadorov. But agreed; Sutter sees something we don't and there's a reason this is happening.