For four years now they have tried to groom him to step up and be a top two line player. They've tried him there, they've tried every combination of him every combination of places. He hasn't even been able to be a top player in the AHL consistently. I'm tired of the pay cut argument, He never lived up to what he was making, and is playing exactly as well as he's being paid. 10 minutes a night was never an excepted excuse for other players where were not producing, but somehow it's ok to say he hasn't been given a fair shake because he's only playing 10 a night. Well you know what, it's all he deserves. Woo hoo. he's an energy guy that is hitting players. Great, but he was supposed to be the depth answer that the hawks needed this year, the guy who was supposed to step up and fill the gaps from all the departed players. He was supposed to get his first real shot and be a legitimate NHLer. And he hasn't. He's sunk back to the 4th line, and not for a lack of trying because he seems to be working hard, but it's just not all there. I loved Skille when he first came up. I was hoping he would be something big because he wore #11. But to me it's like he resented this team for not bringing him up to play more when they were bad, and now that they are good, he getting his shot and just isn't taking advantage. The best thing for him is a fresh start, trade him and let him go somewhere where he can start over fresh and check the ego's at the door. I think toting him around last year with the cup like he won something was a horrible thing for him. What do I have to base all this on, nothing, but that's why it's a message board and I'm allowed to post my opinions.
