You hope these guys understand that they're coming down because the coaches want them to get playing time and want them to develop. I hope they're receptive to it, but we may run into some problems with guys feeling, 'Hey, man, I was in the NBA on the charter flights. Now, I'm flying commercial.' That's the one side that we can be concerned about, but I'm excited about it as a coach. |
You just never stop thinking about hockey when you end the season like that. We were so close, but you look back now and there are certain games and certain plays where you think it could've made the difference. But in the end, they didn't get done and you didn't make it. You don't want to burn a hole through your head thinking about the types of things that you could've done or not. |
You learn to train the mind to stay more focused. We?re not always present. We?re usually thinking about the past or worrying about the future, which creates stress and emotional anxiety. If you find the balance between effort and relaxation and don?t let your mind get carried away, you can react to that stress. You?re able to stay more calm and centered during a stressful situation. |