Hendricks is a gem of a veteran. The player that we wished guys like Ference, Schultz, Belanger, etc could be.
The difference being Hendricks is actually bringing the commitment and leadership to have an influence. I get the impression a lot of other vets through the years have gone through the motions.
people asked about the segment in the GDT and I provided a rundown. may as well paste it up here;
Pretty much what you'd expect from a vet.
Spoke highly of Adam Foote and how he took young players under his wing and calmed things down as a team leader and that in any lineup some people have to lead, some have to follow.
Talked about team needing to play the right way and focus on D and coverage first. Talked about his role as a vet in helping this get established with the players.
Talked about liking it here and being such a difference playing in a Canadian passionate fanbase where the fans care.
unknown part is they focused on Hendricks formerly being a shootout trickster. He had this move where he used to fake shot and freeze the goalies.
Also talked about him flying off to Afghanistan and touring around in lockout year and supporting the troops. Guy is something else.
Finally talked about his wife and kid not being here but they visit and are still living in Nashville and how hard that is.
Guy is tough as nails, funny, endearing. Class act through and through. What you see is what you get with this guy.
It was one of the best ever segments.