"WHY" does change of scenery work ?

[Jot]

Main Question:

1) What do you think is the #1 reason why a change of scenery for a player helps him perform better ?

Bonus Questions:

i) Which players have benefits from this? Which have not?
ii) Which players need a change of scenery now?
iii) Does this apply for Coaches/GMs as well?

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[The Grim Reaper]

Different system.

 

[Passchendaele]

Half the time, I'd say it's being poorly used by the coaching staff.

 

[mw2noobbuster]

The huge increase of motivation and desire to play well for your new team.

 

[Legionnaire]

Yeah. Why do people change jobs anyway? You should always stick in horrible situation because that just works.

 

[Advanced stats]

Matt Duchene.

 

[El Travo]

Some people just don't like staying at the same job for years. Changing jobs can be a nice breath of fresh air even if it's the same field.

 

[DearDiary]

Different expectations, different preconceived opinions

 

[mouser]

What’s the main reason why a change of scenery trade doesn’t result in a player performing better?

 

[MarkusNaslund19]

There are a million potential reasons.

1. Could be a better fit with your teammates or line mates.

2. Could be moving from a coach you don't respect to one that you believe in.

3. It could be something to do with the city/social group.

4. Could be a better fit for your family.

5. Etc etc etc.

 

[Thenameless]

When you apply it to life outside of the NHL, there could be quite a few reasons.

1. Not feeling useful (a guy put on the 3rd or 4th line that feels he can be more)
2. Feeling underappreciated (Phil Kessel on the Leafs)
3. Not getting along with your co-workers (lots of players on the same team hate each other)
4. Can't stand your boss (coach and/or GM)
5. Don't like the city you're living in

 

[EdJovanovski]

Brayden Schenn, Mika Zibanejad, Phil Kessel, Taylor Hall