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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
How so? I'm actually not seeing a huge link to needing character while on a 4 on 3 Powerplay in OT, when 1 point is up for grabs in the 2nd week of the season.
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Anytime you put someone as young as Yakupov (18) playing less than 10 NHL games into important situations ie OT, his positive traits such as having acceptance of his task from his coach; being focus and determined to get open and score; having self-confident in his abilities and being responsible not to forget to play defensively are all part and parcel of having fine character.
A player can have all the talent and skill but if he lacks certain attributes (being calm under pressure, having awareness, hockey intelligent, trustworthy etc) along with his traits as mentioned above, then he would probably not finish around the net as well. These intangibles are as important as talent and skill.
How many times have one witnessed a great talented player falling off the precipice because he lacked character. Why do modern scouting methodology include interviews as one of its parameters in establishing an all around representation not only of a player but of an individual.