– They play a clip from coach St. Louis where he talks about what the difference between a good and a great hockey play. To be a good hockey player you need to be disciplined and have a consistent work ethic. The be great though, you need to be engaged mentally. He adds that the team is trying not just to be good, but be great.
– McKenna asks Denis what he thinks the relationship between the coach and players is. Denis thinks the « vibe is good » between St. Louis and his players. He’s the type of coach that players will want to « skate through a wall » for. Denis likes the bounce back he’s seen from the team when they have a bad period of hockey. The consistency will come with time.
– McKenna brings up the Rossi hit on Slafkovsky, and talks about how St. Louis was proud of the team’s response to that hit. Denis thinks this shows the team is a united front in the locker room. Being that energized even when the game is lost shows the team cares. Denis also comments that this was probably a learning experience for Slafkovsky not to let his guard down. It was a clean hit, and he needs to be ready for that type of thing.
– They play a clip from Slafkovsky where he talks about the feedback he gets from St. Louis, and how he has taken the criticism and is using it to improve his game. McKenna asks about Slafkovsky’s role, and if he should stick with the Habs or be sent down. Denis says that the ice time he is getting (around 12 minutes) is acceptable for a rookie, and enough ice time to be engaged. If he slips below 9 minutes, then he would be concerned. Denis would keep Slafkovsky with the team for now, pointing out that he has had 2 goals in the last 3 games he’s player. He also likes how Slaf has kept his feet moving, pursued the puck and has had an active stick.
– Starr asks what Denis think the type of player Slafkovsky will turn into. Denis doesn’t know yet. It is still too early to really see what he’ll become, though Denis does think he could become a power forward type player. He’s someone who can drive plays, but exactly how he does it will depend on how his game shakes out.
– They talk a bit about the upcoming game in Winnipeg, saying that the Jets have strung together some wins recently, mostly on the back of some great goal tending.
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– They play a clip from coach St. Louis where he talks about what the difference between a good and a great hockey play. To be a good hockey player you need to be disciplined and have a consistent work ethic. The be great though, you need to be engaged mentally. He adds that the team is trying not just to be good, but be great.
– McKenna asks Denis what he thinks the relationship between the coach and players is. Denis thinks the « vibe is good » between St. Louis and his players. He’s the type of coach that players will want to « skate through a wall » for. Denis likes the bounce back he’s seen from the team when they have a bad period of hockey. The consistency will come with time.
– McKenna brings up the Rossi hit on Slafkovsky, and talks about how St. Louis was proud of the team’s response to that hit. Denis thinks this shows the team is a united front in the locker room. Being that energized even when the game is lost shows the team cares. Denis also comments that this was probably a learning experience for Slafkovsky not to let his guard down. It was a clean hit, and he needs to be ready for that type of thing.
– They play a clip from Slafkovsky where he talks about the feedback he gets from St. Louis, and how he has taken the criticism and is using it to improve his game. McKenna asks about Slafkovsky’s role, and if he should stick with the Habs or be sent down. Denis says that the ice time he is getting (around 12 minutes) is acceptable for a rookie, and enough ice time to be engaged. If he slips below 9 minutes, then he would be concerned. Denis would keep Slafkovsky with the team for now, pointing out that he has had 2 goals in the last 3 games he’s player. He also likes how Slaf has kept his feet moving, pursued the puck and has had an active stick.
– Starr asks what Denis think the type of player Slafkovsky will turn into. Denis doesn’t know yet. It is still too early to really see what he’ll become, though Denis does think he could become a power forward type player. He’s someone who can drive plays, but exactly how he does it will depend on how his game shakes out.
– They talk a bit about the upcoming game in Winnipeg, saying that the Jets have strung together some wins recently, mostly on the back of some great goal tending.