Anton Babchuk
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I know that coming around every few months and talking down to people is your thing but honestly you can lose the attitude. I never said he walked away from the team or was in breach of his contract.
I completely understand he asked for a leave but what is the team supposed to do? Deny his request and force him to stay? They basically have to let him go as it’s what he needs to do for his own health and well-being.
The bottom line is he isn’t able to fulfill his end of the contract.
Darling was getting shelled in the AHL and taking away ice time from our prospects. It's entirely possible that they were more than willing to grant his request to take extended leave of absence. This is the point that's being overlooked here...he was costing the Checkers games and forcing actual prospects to play in the ECHL.
Again, who says that he "isn't able" to fulfill his end of the contract? Perhaps he's perfectly capable of playing, but they've just agreed mutually agreed for him to stay away. He doesn't have to ride buses in the AHL, they don't have him costing them games and taking away ice time from prospects. Works out for both sides.
Again, who says that he "isn't able" to fulfill his end of the contract? Perhaps he's perfectly capable of playing, but they've just agreed mutually agreed for him to stay away. He doesn't have to ride buses in the AHL, they don't have him costing them games and taking away ice time from prospects. Works out for both sides.