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Originally Posted by Hey Connor, It's Mess
I think it's lame to take half a season off while your teammates battle for points in the standings, then just ride in for the new year waiting for playoffs. Don't care how old he may be, if he can't play a full season then it might be time to hang it up, he doesn't have much left to prove.
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I have a hard time sharing this sentiment when:
a) he obviously still loves the game, and
b) he still wants to play and is physically capable, and
c) a team still wants to pay him
If he can still contribute and help win a cup, why not? The only loser is the guy that gives up his roster spot. Most teams can tolerate banishing a 13th forward for a guy who brings what Williams does in terms of big game experience, and he has an established presence with the franchise and the entire current roster. And the idea of any pro athlete having "nothing left to prove" falls flat. These guys are only able to achieve what they do because they are fierce competitors who would do anything to win as many times as they can.