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Originally Posted by Lchoy
The interesting thing about all of this was the TSN hype when Eakins was first hired as a coach. There was a whole segment on how he was a fitness nut and how tough training camp was going to be for the Oilers.
Fast forward to today, and there really is no evidence of improvement in the Oilers fitness levels and no one can say that the Oilers are a hard working team
ie, Edmonton is no good
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Part of it is the veterans as well. Guys like Gio, STajan and even McGrattan know what it takes to be in the NHL. I'd say the words of guy like Stajan is an important role model this way - not much in the way of talent - keeps a job based on fitness and work.
The Edmonton kids are kids and therefore immortal and will never be fat unless taught differently.