thrill wrote:The player's goal is to win every game they play in.
I think they did play to win until the 3rd period. There's no excuse for quitting, but I think they outplayed Calgary in 5 of the 6 periods and had no goals to show for it. I can see how they could get discouraged and say "who gives a [expletive]." No excuses, play like a champion and everything, but I'll cut them some slack.
Even that third period I didn't really felt like they quit until it was 3 or 4-0. And I can understand the frustration. They were obviously outplaying Clagary and missing every single chance they had, then Calgary scores on every solid opportunity they get in the third. Especially that PP goal that put them up 4-0 where the puck slowly slid between Bishop's legs and he never saw the puck is a rough one.
I also don't think you can underestimate the "veteran presence" thing. I know it's an intangible and those aren't looked upon favorable 'round these parts, but several players are now getting into new roles regards motivation and the like. Andy Mcdonald is 32, Barret Jackman is 29 and then every single other player on the team is 26 and under. That's a lot of players who are generally used to being motivated by others and having their standards upheld now having to reverse situations.
thrill wrote:The player's goal is to win every game they play in.
I think they did play to win until the 3rd period. There's no excuse for quitting, but I think they outplayed Calgary in 5 of the 6 periods and had no goals to show for it. I can see how they could get discouraged and say "who gives a [expletive]." No excuses, play like a champion and everything, but I'll cut them some slack.
Even that third period I didn't really felt like they quit until it was 3 or 4-0. And I can understand the frustration. They were obviously outplaying Clagary and missing every single chance they had, then Calgary scores on every solid opportunity they get in the third. Especially that PP goal that put them up 4-0 where the puck slowly slid between Bishop's legs and he never saw the puck is a rough one.
I also don't think you can underestimate the "veteran presence" thing. I know it's an intangible and those aren't looked upon favorable 'round these parts, but several players are now getting into new roles regards motivation and the like. Andy Mcdonald is 32, Barret Jackman is 29 and then every single other player on the team is 26 and under. That's a lot of players who are generally used to being motivated by others and having their standards upheld now having to reverse situations.
Sources confirm there are multiple high profile individuals, including St. Louis Cardinals baseball President Bill Dewitt III, who have aligned themselves with Stillman. Former Blues player Jim Campbell has also become involved.
