Probably because of idiots who think that Lindberg hasn't PROVED anything. Much like McIlrath. Where back at the ranch, all Tanner Glass has proved is that he sucks and can't play hockey. Same with Stalberg the past 2 years. All Stoll has proved is he has no offensive ability any longer and he's a dope head off the ice.
On defense, all our defenseman have proved they can't hit, they can't clear the crease and they can't intimidate anybody. However, by all means continue to ruin McIrath's career for soft pansy defenseman.
I said it for months. McIrath's agent should wise up and ask for a trade. AV is too f'n stubborn to change. If I was Lindberg and didn't make a team with rejects like Stoll, Glass and Stalberg, I'd ask for a deal as well.