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flylock shox · 10-05-2014, 08:27 PM

I think Sven is an introspective person, who is probably his own worst critic and really takes criticisms and perceived failures to heart.

I think he's also someone who has high expectations of himself, and felt he was meeting those when he had his successful 5 game intro to the team. At that point, he probably already felt he had made it.

When Burke expressed doubts about him, and when he found himself in the minors, he likely felt this was a personal failing on his part, and took a lot for him to set his jaw and really work on changing his game, particularly with his lowered confidence.

But he did that, probably at the expense of his offensive production which is what he likely prided himself on.

Now he probably feels like he's sacrificed a lot to play the game the team wanted him to play, and getting nowhere - likely because he's traded offence for defence.

What seems clear from all of this is that "tough love" is likely not the right approach for his psychology. He needs his confidence restored, and to feel valued again, however that may happen.

10-05-2014, 08:27 PM	#874
flylock shox 1 millionth post winnar! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Now world wide! Exp:	I think Sven is an introspective person, who is probably his own worst critic and really takes criticisms and perceived failures to heart. I think he's also someone who has high expectations of himself, and felt he was meeting those when he had his successful 5 game intro to the team. At that point, he probably already felt he had made it. When Burke expressed doubts about him, and when he found himself in the minors, he likely felt this was a personal failing on his part, and took a lot for him to set his jaw and really work on changing his game, particularly with his lowered confidence. But he did that, probably at the expense of his offensive production which is what he likely prided himself on. Now he probably feels like he's sacrificed a lot to play the game the team wanted him to play, and getting nowhere - likely because he's traded offence for defence. What seems clear from all of this is that "tough love" is likely not the right approach for his psychology. He needs his confidence restored, and to feel valued again, however that may happen.