On the Issue of "Tanking"

"...Jamal Mayers stood up in the locker room and kindly suggested that it was time for the players to liberate their craniums from a certain part of their anatomy. "

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trying to build a foundation of winning makes sense. Isn’t that what Fletcher was concerned about when he cleaned up the room? Thing is, it’d be easier to win with an injection of youthful talent, as well.

by Karina on Mar 12, 2009 11:23 AM EDT reply actions

It was always ridiculous to suggest that the players or coaches would actually lose on purpose. What could be done is to load the team up with as many kids and prospects as possible. Obviously there needs to be a balance with vets that can teach the kids the work ethic required in the NHL.

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by PPP on Mar 12, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions

Absolutely...

and this article made me appreciate the utterly useless Mayers a little bit more.

He can’t score, or fight, but the man does know where a human head shouldn’t go…

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by blurr1974 on Mar 12, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s preposterous to think a player would purposely play to lose in attempt to improve the club. There’s no guarantee that he’ll be on the team next year, so his poor effort would more likely improve his chances of being traded and/or playing in the minors next year.

by daoust on Mar 12, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions