Frolik says the Canadiens are the ones that ended his career
This is what Michael Frolik to say:
"It was an extremely difficult year for me. In fact I still don't know why the Canadiens had me sign a contract," admitted Frolik. "When the team made their offer, I was led to believe that there was a position on the team waiting for me, but management signed Corey Perry shortly after. I knew things were already tight as far as the salary cap was concerned, so I told myself 'oh, this isn't good.'"
Frolik claims he frequently complained to the coaching staff, but to no avail. Frustrated, Frolik demanded a trade but was ignored.
"It was the beginning of an endless merry-go-round. One player would get hurt and another would get called up, but it was never me. I often found myself in the coach's office pleading my case, but I was told constantly that I wasn't playing due to the salary cap. It felt like it was the only thing they would say to me. I would then say 'Ok, well then trade me in that case.' They didn't want to hear it."
"When you don't play the entire season, it is tough to maintain a rhythm and to find a team the following season, by the way," said Frolik. "I know what I could have brought to the Canadiens. I am an experienced guy and I arrived with good intentions and an interesting set of skills. The team just never gave me any opportunities. Oh, they gave me 8 games but on the fourth line in games that were of little importance. Yes, I can say that I am angry at the Canadiens. No one likes being repeatedly tossed aside. The team put an end to my career in the NHL altogether».
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