Found January 31, 2009 on Waiting for Stanley:
PLAYERS: Mats Sundin
TEAMS: Vancouver Canucks

Uh-oh. The coach-killing ensues. From the Province: Demitra, who is expected to miss his third straight game with a groin injury tonight, expressed his displeasure with the rotating lines."Noboby likes that," Demitra said. "When you play with different guys all the time, it's tough."This game, it's not easy to score goals anymore and everyone can play hockey so it's hard. When you play with the same guys all the time, it's a much easier game. When I had my best years, I played with the same two guys for like four or five years. I played with (Scott) Mellanby and (Keith) Tkachuk for like five years straight. "It's an easy game when you play with the same guys all the time."Demitra is hoping he will play with Mats Sundin again when he's healthy.Opinion #1I think most fans would agree with Pavol's displeasure. I think it's a double-edged sword. Vigneault gives playing minutes to those who EARN IT. That involves shuffling lines to bump players up and down. But hypocritically, he won't s...
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