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Originally Posted by nik-

http://calgaryherald.com/sports/hock...rdano-doubtful

It's silly to even reference a pests game to Sven Baertschi imo. If that's what they want him to add, basically change his personality, then it's probably never going to work out here and it's time to move on.

Hartley isn't telling Sven to play like a pest or change his personality, he is simply pointing to Gallagher as an example of a small guy who competes for every inch of ice each shift. Hartley just wants Sven to battle hard and create energy each shift, something that is expected from every young player on this team - and Gallagher is a very good example of that.

Was there confusion back then? Probably. I think today there is a better understanding from Sven on the improvements in his game he needs to make, and I see it from his play and his attitude lately.

All indications about Sven recently have been positive...not sure why there is so much pessimism about him lately.