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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
We do know what it’s about. Miller is a hyper-competitive guy who rides teammates if he doesn’t think they’re playing hard enough. Pettersson is a sensitive guy who can be sulky. The two are like oil and water.
And since they’re both star players, neither of them would back down and submit (as happens in most teams). The dressing room became split. By all accounts Tocchet was in Miller’s corner. But Pettersson is the younger and more valuable asset, so from a managerial standpoint he was the one to keep.
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This is the part I’m most confused about. I’m not sure these trades actually solves the problem.
The whole reason why teams declare injuries vaguely as “upper” or “lower” body is to avoid specifically publicizing how opposing players can “hit them where it hurts”.
However the Canucks’ tender spot has been on display for the whole world this year. There will be so many good chirps to get into Petterson’s head, heck even the rest of the team. Stadium chants of “JT’s Better” might strike a nerve. If Petey is really as sensitive as the rumours suggest, I think this pressure might actually harm his game.