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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I think you are adding drama where there isn't any.
He said he liked playing with talented guys - who doesn't? Especially offensive guys, they need talent to work with.
He may also be referring to the fact that, during the pre-season, he has been lined up with mostly less offensive players. I think he's right.
Fans want him to be the best player in the history of hockey. But Hartley is giving him 13 minutes with grinders.
All he is saying is that, when he played with some good players, he had a lot of success.
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I don't think I'm adding drama at all. I agree, sounds like he's been lined up with less talent guys a lot. Unfortunately his reaction hasn't been to say things like "I'll keep working at trying to find ways to be better and contribute even more", it's been to point out that it's hard to contribute with the line mates he's been given. He said the exact same thing in an interview on the Fam after Penticton, basically said he had gotten used to playing with Pro's, and it's hard to produce playing with the younger players.
Wether it's confidence or and attitude problem, his comments done provide confidence that his head is in the right spot for the upcoming season.