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Originally Posted by Flames Fan, Ph.D.
Not too perplexing imo. We as humans are happy to put in the effort in ways that we want to, and reluctant to do so in ways that we think are "hard" or not so enjoyable. Sven is happy putting in the long hours for aspects like being on a bike or working on his stick-handling after practice because he likely considers those activities fun and/or relaxing.
The real key to getting better at anything is to learn to work hard in areas that you don't think are "fun" or enjoyable. Think Sven was asking coaches to stay after practice and put him through one-on-one board drills to dig at and challenge for the puck? Likely not.
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I don't like doing certain things (working out, pushing myself to the limit physically, etc) because they are hard/not enjoyable. It should be noted that these do not have the potential to earn me millions of dollars. For Sven, doing these things will help him earn millions, potentially. I don't think it's a matter of Sven going "meh, don't feel like it."
I think it's time to just accept that Sven just isn't very good, whether he's working hard or not. Honestly, how can any of us know how hard he works off the ice, he might be one the hardest workers for all we know.
He's just not CAPABLE IMO. He's destined to end up in the prospect graveyard with the likes of Dawes, Boyd, Wahl and Brendl. Work ethic isn't the issue, he's just not talented enough for the top 6 and he's soft and weak so he can't play any other role either.
I bet he carves out a decent career overseas. Maybe he can replace Mathews in Zurich when he comes over next year?