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Originally Posted by nik-
This is cool and all, but I can't help but be reminded of Hanowski being left alone in the Saddledome after a game or practice last year and Conroy getting super pissed about it.
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That's the first thing I though to, but then I thought that Bob and his staff must have had quite a few discussions with the vets on this team and about how that needed to change. All we've heard this season is about how things have improved in the lockeroom and how each vet has for the most part stepped up and embraced their role. I think Hartley and his staff deserve a ton of credit for making that happen.
Honestly last season I thought the leadership on this team was a disgrace and all that Hanowski bit did was make me even more mad. I don't know what goes on behind closed doors, but I think it's safe to say that changes have been made and regardless of our position in the standings, we have a very strong veteran leadership group now. IMO this is the number 1 reason Edmonton is still no good. They lack the veteran presence like that we have.
Kudos to all the older members who have embraced their role and taken the kids under their wings.