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Originally Posted by Reverend Mayhem
Yeah, I think AV's press on Hodgson's turn on defense contributed as much as anything in his souring as well as his souring turn with management I think Gaunce has a 50/50 chance to sour on them as well. If he is coddled and I hope he is I can see him being a Ryan O'Reilly, 40-50 point-player for us and essentially our Jordan Staal which will be crucial in a playoff match-up. Hopefully I'm wrong about Brendan.
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Brendan's got a clean slate, and he won't be coddled --> I hope they don't do this.
Basically, it must be made clear to Gaunce that he's got nothing to do with Hodgson. If he wants to take up the banner, he's in for a negative experience. If he wants out right now, he should be dealt. However, if it doesn't bother him, then there's basically nothing to worry about.
We can't fear that the Hodgson situation is going to wreck this relationship, they are two separate prospects with separate goals.