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Originally Posted by Manhattanboy
So in all the PGT turmoil, have been thinking about Johnny.
He will be fine but what can he do to elevate his game and deal with this style of heavy hockey come playoff time?
Are there examples of other smaller JG type players who have been able to make the required adjustments? Patrick Kane?
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Yeah, he has to fully commit to being a top player in the league with diet and fitness.
Being undisciplined off the ice translates to play on the ice.
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As Kane enters his 30s, he is more keenly aware of his body and what it will take for him to stay elite for as long as he'd like to. He says he has been more conscious of his nutrition over the past few seasons -- he much prefers his girlfriend's home-cooked dinners these days over restaurants -- and monitors his sleep. He likes to get nine hours per night for optimal performance. If he has to wake up at 8:30 a.m., for instance, he'll try to be in bed by 11. On an off day, when he used to be fine just sitting on the couch, Kane is deliberate about making sure he does at least something active.
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In addition, Kane’s strong work ethic serves as an impressive example to the other hockey players in Mack’s program.
“He pace rabbits, because he works so hard,” Mack said. “He’s one of those guys who shows up early, stays late, does everything he’s supposed to do, always. He can tell you what he’s eating next Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. He knows how many hours he’s going to sleep.
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