Post by grifffandad on Mar 1, 2011 18:22:50 GMT -5
I notice the board's been rather quiet, and I've been quiet myself. But I'll admit that I'm upset that the Wings snubbed Jamie again when they called up Jan for what was only a one-game call-up. I completely understand that Jan has a bright future with the Wings, but they've seen him play plenty, they know what he can do, and 18 NHL games with one point doesn't make him a necessity up there, especially when he only gets about seven minutes playing time each game.
I've never been a Tardif advocate before--remember, I'm the guy who sees Haydar as a kind of model gentleman captain--but I think this situation is unfair. Tardif's playing great, and he deserves something. I don't think he has any kind of long-term future with the Wings, but let him play in one game before he leaves the organization. Give him something to hope for. Let him always know that he was a Wing. This isn't charity--he's a good player, and he won't lose the game in the seven minutes he'd get to play. In fact, he might surprise them with how well he'd play. Besides, he's tough, and the Wings could use that.
One more thing: I note that he's still an RFA, and I'd love to have him back, but I honestly hope that he winds up with an organization that gives him a chance.
Well, having said all that, please vote in my humble poll and offer your comments. I guess you can figure out how I voted.
I've never been a Tardif advocate before--remember, I'm the guy who sees Haydar as a kind of model gentleman captain--but I think this situation is unfair. Tardif's playing great, and he deserves something. I don't think he has any kind of long-term future with the Wings, but let him play in one game before he leaves the organization. Give him something to hope for. Let him always know that he was a Wing. This isn't charity--he's a good player, and he won't lose the game in the seven minutes he'd get to play. In fact, he might surprise them with how well he'd play. Besides, he's tough, and the Wings could use that.
One more thing: I note that he's still an RFA, and I'd love to have him back, but I honestly hope that he winds up with an organization that gives him a chance.
Well, having said all that, please vote in my humble poll and offer your comments. I guess you can figure out how I voted.
