Quite honestly, Gio being out there with the guys even if he is just "shoveling" the puck has to be a huge motivator.
When he got injured, everyone was saying he's out for the season, no chance of coming back. While still likely he doesn't play again until next year, he's showing the team that no matter what the odds, he's still working hard. That has to rally team and create a mindset of hard work and dedication.
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