Why are some NHL players so self centered

Created by: leafsfan1967

Team: 2018-19 Carolina Hurricanes

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 5, 2019

Published: Apr. 5, 2019

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This post is regarding Adam Fox. Why does he not sign anywhere? He got drafted, which is an amazing experience few get to have. He refuses to sign with the team that signed him, the Calgary Flames. So, Calgary trades him to Carolina. Now, Fox does not want to sign with them. seriously? You are being given the chance to play in the NHL, which not many get to do. I am from Mumbai, India. I moved to Canada 5 years ago. I always wanted to play hockey back home but could not due to financial and weather issues. I would do anything to play in the NHL. It makes me sad that these players are not just playing the game they love. So sad

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ROSTER SIZE	SALARY CAP	CAP HIT	OVERAGES	BONUSES	CAP SPACE
22	$79,500,000	$63,014,166	$0	$4,770,000	$16,485,834

Left Wing	Centre	Right Wing
Niederreiter, Nino $5,250,000$5,250,000 LW, RW UFA - 4	Staal, Jordan $6,000,000$6,000,000 C, LW NMC UFA - 5	Williams, Justin $4,500,000$4,500,000 RW M-NTC UFA - 1
Ferland, Micheal $1,750,000$1,750,000 LW, RW UFA - 1	Martinook, Jordan $1,800,000$1,800,000 LW, RW UFA - 1	Teräväinen, Teuvo $2,860,000$2,860,000 LW, RW UFA - 1
Svechnikov, Andrei $925,000$925,000 ($2,650,000$3M) LW, RW UFA - 3	Aho, Sebastian $925,000$925,000 ($850,000$850K) C UFA - 1	Maenalanen, Saku $925,000$925,000 ($350,000$350K) RW, LW UFA - 1
McGinn, Brock $887,500$887,500 LW, RW UFA - 1	McKegg, Greg $715,000$715,000 C, LW UFA - 1
Foegele, Warren $746,667$746,667 ($70,000$70K) LW, RW UFA - 2	Wallmark, Lucas $675,000$675,000 C UFA - 2

Left Defense	Right Defense	Goaltender
Slavin, Jaccob $5,300,000$5,300,000 LD UFA - 7	Hamilton, Dougie $5,750,000$5,750,000 RD UFA - 3	Mrázek, Petr $1,500,000$1,500,000 G UFA - 1
De Haan, Calvin $4,550,000$4,550,000 LD/RD UFA - 4	Faulk, Justin $4,150,000$4,150,000 RD M-NTC UFA - 2	McElhinney, Curtis $850,000$850,000 G UFA - 1
Fleury, Haydn $863,333$863,333 ($850,000$850K) LD/RD UFA - 1	Pesce, Brett $4,025,000$4,025,000 RD UFA - 6
	van Riemsdyk, Trevor $2,300,000$2,300,000 RD UFA - 2

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Apr. 5, 2019 at 11:42 a.m.

Lehoulx

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Well he will be playing the game he loves but somewhere he likes too! :P

The NCAA free agency is the problem here IMO, I just don't get why they have the luxury to be free agent at the end of their college career and others from all other leagues don't.

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Apr. 5, 2019 at 11:43 a.m.

exo2769

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VERY easy to answer. I wouldn't sign if I were him either. Frankly, I'm surprised more people don't bolt either. You have to put yourself in their shoes and not your own. Getting drafted is an amazing experience...yes. NHL players have a VERY small window to earn their money. Having the chance to pick your team better sets yourself up for NHL ice time vs AHL and your future contracts. He's taking the 1st step toward a successful NHL career. BUT WITH THAT SAID...The rule should be changed to prevent this. Too many teams already lose out on their draft picks. My team the Blackhawks lost Kevin Hayes. Just imagine how different their past few seasons could have been with another STRONG center?!?!

Apr. 5, 2019 at 11:44 a.m.

leafsfan1967

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Quoting: Lehoulx

Totally agree.... when you haven't even played in an NHL game you should not have the benefit of playing where you want. That benefit should only be open to players who have played for many years.

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Apr. 5, 2019 at 11:49 a.m.

aspina25

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Opposite argument:

How can some people be so self centered? Adam Fox got into Harvard, an amazing experience that few get to have. And he's thinking about leaving early and not finishing? Seriously? It makes me so sad.

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Apr. 5, 2019 at 11:49 a.m.

Hedman77

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God forbid he finishes college

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