Every player not in peak condition is a hindrance to their performance.
This is pro sports were talking about here. The Flames are raving about the impact proper training has had for Rittich.
Look at what it's done for Gio. Look what it did for iginla. Patrick Kane credits it with his peak performance. Chara. Stamkos compares kucherovs work ethic to St.Louis.
If Gaudreau looks mentally weak right now, that stuff starts away from the ice.
Anyway, I don't need to evangelize this any further, but if you want to be a top player in the NHL you have to put in the work whether you 5'9 or 6'9. It's not enough to be the most naturally gifted. If you want to be at the top of your game you have to train like it, and there is no better or more striking example than the captain of the team.
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