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Originally Posted by mile
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.
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Exactly right. Really he could use Jooris as a good example now for Sven, he's a couple inches taller than Sven at 6'1, Sven at 5'11, but also weighs about 190 lbs like Sven does while Gallagher is 5'9 and weighs in at 180 lbs.
Jooris doesn't have that POS attitude that Gallagher carries himself with but he skates with just as much determination and is off to a fine rookie season so far. I think he levels out at 15 goals 15 assists this year while Gallagher is holding strong going into his third NHL season and has steadily put up good numbers so far looking to eclipse his previous years' numbers yet again this year. Could you imagine if Sven skated and competed for every inch of the ice like these two guys do?? He has the skill and talent to put up greater numbers than these types of players he just needs the drive and I think we have seen a good progression in Sven's overall game to this point this year. I think a lengthy playoff run with Adirondack would do wonders for his development!