Budnicka requested the trade so it is hard to say. coaching older players would not have been an issue with him as he was 19.
If Thibodeau was crying for a trade during hte season that is because he did not like Mann's system and the fact that Mann wants 2 way team players that can pass the puck and back check
Like I said this camp is going to be interesting.
Budnicks girlfriend was going to school in Guelph.
He requested to get closer to her and they were unhappy with his lack of discipline so i think it was mutual in the end as he was disciplined a couple times for off ice issues.
Thibodeau it was more trading the Dad then the player. Him and Cooper / Caputi had been butting heads for a while before Mann even came in.
Frasca returned from his injury, struggled and was toxic when Kingston brought in Dubois
I was personally told by at least 3 staff members that he just was not a good person which is a pretty bold statement.
Frasca's mom unfortunately was very involved in his decision making and was coaching him.
I think these moves are sending a signal that they only want players that are 100% committed.
Frasca turned out to be a lazy player and let his emotions affect his draft year but he is blaming the team for going undrafted.
Battaglia was originally projected to go quite a bit later then Frasca and had a totally different attitude and look how he benefited.
The fresh start could be very good for him and the team.