I didn’t get off to a perfect start. Early in my career, I struggled with a lackadaisical work ethic and a knack for finding trouble. The talent was there but talent alone doesn’t get you where you want to go.
I had to have some tough conversations with myself. Moments where I looked in the mirror and asked, is this really who you want to be? That’s when I made the decision to challenge the competitor inside me, to live up to the potential, to become the best player and the best person I could be. Period.
From that moment on, I stacked the work. One rep. One skate. One game. One season at a time. The compound effect of that discipline built something greater than I ever could’ve imagined. Over time, my ability to play at a high level wasn’t the exception, it became the standard.
And that’s the lesson: potential means nothing if you’re not willing to do the work.
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@FlamesNation @Barnburnerfn @Village_Honda The NHL Network had Phil Bourque on from Penguins radio earlier today and he was discussing how the other 30 teams in the NHL are miles behind both Edmonton and Florida when it comes to playing in a playoff series against them….it was a really good listen
@Ron_MacLean@FriedgeHNIC
Hi Ron & Elliotte….I’m in Calahoo, Alberta for my daughter’s fastball tournament and inside the hockey arena they have this picture hanging proudly on the wall….
Did Evan Bouchard somehow get traded to the Dallas Stars yesterday prior to the Stars vs Canucks game last night???
That’s the ONLY way this is possible….
@Kara_Wagland With the Oilers going as far as they in the the NHL SCP….I have spent 30 seconds watching the Jays! You nailed Kara….what a dumpster fire!!!