Losing Legein
Just wondering if you've had a chance to view the following story about Legein's premature retirement from hockey. (More bad news for Blue Jacket fans.)
Is there anything in the CBA or elsewhere that provides compensation to teams for this sort of thing? Or is it assumed the teams have accurately assessed the prospect's commitment to hockey during the vetting process?— Conrad A.
Under the current CBA, the only compensatory picks are for those players drafted in the 1st round who are unsigned when their rights expire. Teams who have such picks receive a compensatory pick in the 2nd round at the same position in the round as the player drafted who was lost, with all other normal picks moved back one spot. No other compensatory picks are allowed.The Blue Jackets will suspend Legein and continue to hold his rights, hoping he decides to return at some point. As Blue Jackets beat writer Aaron Portzline notes, something similar happened with Flames prospect Dan Ryder last season and he ultimately ended up back with their minor-league affiliate.
It's a difficult jump from junior hockey to the pro ranks, even to the AHL level, and I can see why some players might be intimidated. Legein's had some injury concerns and he's had to play so much hockey — at the expense of all else — for a long time now.
My guess is he's simply burnt out.
UPDATE Lowetide has more, including the tale of Robin Sadler.
I've seen others bring up Victor Oreskovich (also from Oakville) and Brandon Regier as young players who have recently walked away from the game.
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Parents live through their kids more than ever, there's more games, there's more media etc.
Drugs, alcohol, bad behaviour, even suicide are side effects which can be seen for example in Japan where pressure in school is beyond understanding.
Hockey or any other sport is not different. Pressure is pressure and too much of it will blow the lid off.
by Anonymous on Aug 20, 2008 10:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If he's really retiring forever, I suspect he'll eventually come to regret this choice.
Even a couple seasons in the NHL would probably net him as much as he'd likely earn in 10-15 years in a more conventional occupation.
So even if he wanted to do something else, playing hockey for a few years could set him up for life. While still in his early 20's, he'd be able to pursue whatever other interests he may have.
by Anshu on Aug 20, 2008 10:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And he can always change his mind.
by James Mirtle on Aug 20, 2008 10:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQw97Gb6KE4
by Derek from Cloud9 Sports on Aug 20, 2008 11:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
by BDH on Aug 20, 2008 11:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
by dvc on Aug 20, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
by saskhab on Aug 20, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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