My son had two players on his team who’s fathers flew them in on their private jet for games - one from Texas, the other from Cali.
But like you stated… it’s the reality of the sport, even more so with youth hockey really taking off in the US, and some kids from non traditional markets looking...
It was quite amusing how he lost his marbles over Diaz for Weise deal as being amongst the worst trades in the previous decade based on analytics…..
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Borderline? Did he make the same comments / references to Seth Jones or Jeff Petry…. u know the kids of Millionnaire pro athletes who I’m sure had “access & privileges”…
“Maybe he’s being persuaded”? Sound like guesswork.
The situation outlined is what happened w Cutter Gauthier last summer, he wanted to sign, Philly / Briere said no, and it crushed the relationship per McGuire/Murphy & Spittin Chicklets podcasts.
Hughes stated publicly a few weeks back, Habs...
Buttons list is by position not top-5.
IMO Mesar simply needs time to mature & grow into NHL game. We forget, Plekanec spent 3-seasons in AHL - it was his 3rd season before he started to reach the comfort zone on NA ice
Adjustment time is needed for smaller players, especially those coming...