[CP Story] Flames Youth Force Cultural Impasse for Flames

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Rick M.

I'm sure Hartley is totally in agreement with the rhetoric. I'm not sure roster staffing is under his control. Hurt feelings are not the issue, but managerial integrity might be. Is the rhetoric sincere or just flannel?

It is a legitimate question, but one that I fear that we—the general public—are ill equipped to answer or even to begin to assess based on the information to which we have access. In my last post in this thread before yours I suggested that the rhetoric likely has a different meaning inside the dressing room than it does in the media. So, the people who are qualified to answer your question are the players at camp.

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

It is a legitimate question, but one that I fear that we—the general public—are ill equipped to answer or even to begin to assess based on the information to which we have access. In my last post in this thread before yours I suggested that the rhetoric likely has a different meaning inside the dressing room than it does in the media. So, the people who are qualified to answer your question are the players at camp.

Fair enough. My mind reading prowess is limited. Another possibility I hadn't thought of earlier is that all the talk about 'constant evaluation' means the brass were assessing who they want to keep in the organization and, not necessarily, who they want on the big team. Perhaps some trades are in the offing.

[fanman]

Originally Posted by Bingo

If every vet makes the team, and only Gaudreau starts the season, then say something about it. Warn veterans that they didn't have a good camp and they are on alert. The culture in Calgary is huge right now, its bigger than any player. They have to protect it.

On a positive note it seems that this is happening now with Setoguchi and Jones sitting out for the season opener. Treliving's press conference seemed to echo these sentiments.

For now I'll remain confident that they're sticking to their slogan.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by fanman

On a positive note it seems that this is happening now with Setoguchi and Jones sitting out for the season opener. Treliving's press conference seemed to echo these sentiments.

For now I'll remain confident that they're sticking to their slogan.

Very true

and if you're in Adirondack you have to take notice of the fact that two veteran wingers are sitting out healthy for game one. Good sign.