While I don't agree with Rabbit's original sentiments in the present circumstances, he is correct in saying that there were people calling for changes to freshen the team up. Things like players are getting well paid and if they are not performing get rid. And this while the team are doing so well. Comments along the lines of not playing 'Devils' hockey, not as exciting as last year, no physicality etc.
Now I'm not saying there were many saying this but there were, I wont be going searching for these posts but they are there.
So now can I change up the circumstances a little for the sake of a hypothetical question. Please don't just reply with 'but that's not the case etc'.
Ok, so the team that has had little success for many a year is in a strong position in the league but doesn't have the backers it presently does. We have no extra imports on the roster because of financial restrictions.
One or maybe two imports get injured in the New Year.
Do we
1) Carry these guys because they are nice guys, its the right thing to do, and it looks good for the club from future player prospects, and fall away in our title challenge.
Or
2) Say sorry guys, thanks for your help, its really appreciated, and replace him/them?
Now I would possibly expect the posters on here that know/are friendly with the players to go for answer 1, but i'd say most Devils fans (the majority of whom probably don't post on here) would go for answer 2
What are your thoughts on this???
One more thing, does anybody actually know about the insurance situation with regards to injuries?