As for the article, it sounds like sour grapes. In what world is being a professional athlete an easy job? Players are expected to play hurt, they always have the threat of being demoted or traded hanging over their head...that is the deal. How is this anything new? Should Hartley have used nicer language when he told his players that if they didn't perform they would be demoted? Maybe it's just me but that seems like part of the deal. Doubly so for hockey players who are paid handsomely to fight and to be bruisers—it's not like they can make themselves useful by doing other things well.
Having said that, I do realize that you don't have to be an ahole when you are coaching a team. it's nice to think that all coaches are respectful to their players. But I don't think this is a big shocker and it certainly doesn't make Hartley a good or bad coach on its own.
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Harry, I'm gonna let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it, don't wait for it, just... let it happen. Could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or... two cups of good, hot, black coffee.
Last edited by wingmaker; 12-02-2013 at 11:15 AM.
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