Now you know why fans don’t run the team
By Phil Gretzky
![TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 12: Ken Holland takes part in a press opportunity prior to his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame at the Hockey Hall Of Fame on November 12, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 12: Ken Holland takes part in a press opportunity prior to his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame at the Hockey Hall Of Fame on November 12, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/7598c111629309805156aee57ee0ba36ac6770e07338c220bebc169d6ab85b95.jpg)
"“How does #13 deserve to play on the No.1 line and on the power play? He deserves neither and while I sympathize with his total loss of confidence he should be at best, benched.” — Merv Bamber"
This a tone-deaf statement that completely lacks no context from another armchair head coach with no clue.
Ever heard of injuries? They’re a thing in the NHL. You should keep up if you’re going to make statements like this.
Even when JP is struggling it makes more sense to play him than to potentially drown a callup in the top six and ruin their confidence.
Colonel Mustard called, and he said to get a clue.