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Originally Posted by Ashasx
He was playing just fine. Sitting him was not the cause of his improved play.
He talked to his old Swedish coach for advice and this is what got him scoring more, less worried about his mistakes.
Tough love wasn't the trick.
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I think tough love would get me back on the ice. No hockey player wants to just sit and watch the game as his other team mates play. I don't know Backlund personally, but I think this played a big role in him becoming better as well.