Quote:
Originally Posted by dissentowner
Why would I feel responsible if he doesn't pan out? I am saying it isn't fair to the kid if he has unrealistic expectations placed on him and then gets backlash from those who made those expectations. Fans turn on players easily, look at how excited everyone was to get Huberdeau who has struggled to fit in here. He is a nice guy, he is trying, he helps with the community, and yet most Flames fans will tell you what a useless pos he is. Now you take the son of the greatest player to play for this team and you put ridiculous expectations out there for him, it's unfair.
|
I don't think fans will turn on Tij or any prospect.
The Huberdeau thing is completely different. We traded our heart and soul away for him, and signed him to a ridiculous contract. And over night, he forgot how to play hockey. There are very specific scenarios that panned out for the Flames fan base to turn on him so fast.
If a prospect struggles people will be blaming management more than the player.