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  1. The other thing that some don't consider is this....maybe JT, himself is aware of when he knows he'll be able to get back into a play (or not). He's not the fastest and after grinding out shifts (which, often he does...he battles for the puck), he might be gassed. I do recognize that in giving up on a play, he also might miss a puck bobble or chance to help clear away/grab a rebound. So there's that element in it for sure. But "lazy" is what the eye sees. As he glides off the ice, sure...he could get off quicker for changes at times, that part can't be denied. But when a play's blown past him, maybe him conserving the energy that would be wasted trying is not a bad idea. Sure, the optics aren't good but people don't understand what a gruelling game this is. Watch it at ice level to see ... the speed and intensity isn't always as clear on TV as it is up close. Sometimes these guys are gassed as they hit the bench. I feel that, more than his "attitude" perhaps it's his conditioning that needs a bit of work? He needs to work on some things for sure. But he wants to win and his pure emotion demonstrates that. I want guys who care (that badly)....not are ok "because" they have family and friends who love them. (Yes, that's a poke at OEL because our d is awful and he's the high paid veteran/leader in that).
  2. I don't really like this response truth be told. Yes, your family loves you and perspective is important...but don't let that cloud the issue. You need to either be all in or....out. Being satisfied because "life goes on" isn't going to help us. That "oh well, I have a good life" attitude is part of the (country club) problem, not the solution. Get ticked off and prove that you are worth the big bucks you're being paid.
  3. It's way less stressful to just take each game for what it is....a game. At this point, losing is made easier because there's something in that. Not for the team...I always prefer wins for their sake (well, and mine...I still enjoy them even though they likely do more harm than good at this point). Still behind this team because it's what we have in the moment. I like the players and want them to succeed. Petey in particular, who is growing tired of losing and that spells trouble for us. There's more to just the dream of draft picks involved here. Some of our players are being grated down and wins help their psyche so that's also important. I mean, if we get a high pick but lose Petey that's quite a trade off. Go Canucks....still cheering for wins (they're more fun) but losses have a softer landing knowing this draft is pretty stacked. And the games have been entertaining...I do love that we can score goals now. Remember the droughts when they were hard to come by? Boring. I'll just ride out the season and see what develops. I don't get any satisfaction from standing under the black cloud that's over this team right now....negativity isn't fun so I'm opting out of that end of things. So much of it (but I get it, it's just not for me).
  4. Pouty pants? I never see him pouting....this is ridiculous.
  5. 5 words we never want to hear.... Elias Pettersson on the limp (as he steals the puck...he only needs one leg to skate)
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