Svencouver
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I dont even think we necessarily need "hardasses" in the room or behind the bench. They'd probably be an improvement over what we have now, but I think that someone like Stamkos or Crosby are just the absolute gold standard. It's less about being intense and no-nonsense, and more about caring and setting a standard. One where everyone else ought to feel ashamed for not living up to it.
I think Miller and Horvat, if the locker room rumors are to be believed, are two sides of the same shitty coin in terms of leadership. Miller is a temperamental bozo that sucks everyone into their void of misery when they're down, and Horvat just puts his head down and plays no matter what's really happening.
I think, at this point, it's obvious that Markstrom and Tanev were the real leaders of this group. Without a doubt in my mind. And leadership and culture matter, it's why Crosby is the best player of his generation.
I think Miller and Horvat, if the locker room rumors are to be believed, are two sides of the same shitty coin in terms of leadership. Miller is a temperamental bozo that sucks everyone into their void of misery when they're down, and Horvat just puts his head down and plays no matter what's really happening.
I think, at this point, it's obvious that Markstrom and Tanev were the real leaders of this group. Without a doubt in my mind. And leadership and culture matter, it's why Crosby is the best player of his generation.