Friedman: Washington running out of patience with Kuznetsov?

[Bourne Endeavor]

So many people don't understand that team sports isn't a bunch of video game sprites.

Accountability is pivotal to the success of any team and if you have players, no matter how talented, who continuously refuse to do what's best for the team, it's absolutely corrosive to the team's ability to pull on the same rope at the same time.

If anything, you expect more from extremely talented players because if they're allowed exceptions, it will cause resentment.

 

[txpd]

If anything, you expect more from extremely talented players because if they're allowed exceptions, it will cause resentment.

On this hand you have Kuznetsov and on the other hand you have TJ Oshie.

 

[Cricket Green]

So many people don't understand that team sports isn't a bunch of video game sprites.

Accountability is pivotal to the success of any team and if you have players, no matter how talented, who continuously refuse to do what's best for the team, it's absolutely corrosive to the team's ability to pull on the same rope at the same time.

And who gets to define that? What's the definition?

 

[txpd]

And who gets to define that? What's the definition?

Usually, in situations like this one, its the other players. Specifically in the case, Ovechkin, Backstrom and Oshie

 

[IceManCat]

Bobrovsky for Kuznetsov ?

 

[MarkusNaslund19]

And who gets to define that? What's the definition?

Well, for example, go to team meetings on time. Don't make public comments about not trying your hardest, don't break covid protocol. It's not rocket science here.

 

[frapp10]

Drouin is available

 

[Chimaera]

Bag of pucks.

First plane to Columbia.

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

Or opposite

Turn him gay?

 

[Seatoo]

Imagine running out of patience with Kuz before Wilson KEKW

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Imagine running out of patience with Kuz before Wilson KEKW

Why would they be running out of patience with Wilson? One of the best power forwards in the league who has paced for 25-30 goals each of the past three seasons and plays in all situations. Wore an "A" recently and is widely considered to be their next captain once #8 calls it a day.

 

[txpd]

Imagine running out of patience with Kuz before Wilson KEKW

Ok....explain that? By all accounts Wilson is exemplary professional. He is a leader in the room and captain material. He is one of the first players the team sends out in public to represent them. On the ice is the only player on the team that plays in every situations. Even strenth 5 on 5 to 3 on 3. He plays primary pp and pk. He is on the first line with Ovechkin and is one of the best defensive wingers in the business. Kuznetsov is known for his lack of consistent effort.

But go ahead. I'd love to see your breakdown

 

[Viqsi]

Bag of pucks.

First plane to Columbia.

Nah, Washingville can keep him.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Nah, Washingville can keep him.

The Blue Jackets play in Columbia? How am I only hearing about this for the first time?!?!

 

[Andrei79]

That would be quite the stupid move. He was a monster in the Cup run. I hope Bergevin gets fired so the Habs are in the running.

 

[Vukotal Recall]

Ok....explain that? By all accounts Wilson is exemplary professional. He is a leader in the room and captain material. He is one of the first players the team sends out in public to represent them. On the ice is the only player on the team that plays in every situations. Even strenth 5 on 5 to 3 on 3. He plays primary pp and pk. He is on the first line with Ovechkin and is one of the best defensive wingers in the business. Kuznetsov is known for his lack of consistent effort.

But go ahead. I'd love to see your breakdown