Halladay is asking for a trade DURING THE SEASON and the fans aren't going mental on him and questioning his character.
People change jobs all of the time because it isn't working out well where they are. I changed schools 3 times to improve my situation and it was a good move each time. I had a gauranteed job and wage and a choice where I went.
I don't know why he wants to move but anyone working in a place he doesn't want to be should have the ability to move on.
I wanted my abilities to be given the chance to flourish and maybe Dany feels the same way. I don't know but have that feeling.
Again, I am only speaking my uninformed opinion.
Well said, Tom.
If you or I want to change jobs, we give two weeks notice and are free to do so. That's the benefits of living in a free society. Apparently, this doesn't apply to contract hockey players.
If Dany doesn't show up to training camp, then that is a different matter--because he is under contract. I believe that the fact that Ottawa changed coaches and philosophy after Dany signed long term justifies his requesting a trade. He has the right to request a trade, no matter how distasteful that right is to fans. Lindross was vilified for having the audacity to demand a say in where he would ply his trade. People verbally attacked his mother!! Shameful.
I'd love to see Heatley in a Leafs uniform. He'd be their first pure scorer since Andreychuk.