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Originally Posted by Monahammer
IMO this played into Tkachuk's leaving too.
There were tons of reports at the time that veterans/ coaches in the org were unhappy with how on the edge both Tkachuk and Bennett played. Thus, they didn't feel like they could play how they wanted to all the time.
I still think Bennett could have been less petulant while he was a flame, but I am coming around to the idea that we do in fact have a country club atmosphere throughout the org.
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Tkachuk was fine when he was playing. He was a dick between whistles. Guys would have to fight people on the other team because of it. It's one thing to stand up for teammates who get a cheap shot or a borderline check. It's another to have to do it because Tkachuk decides to "fall" onto a goalie.