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tvp2003 · 11-20-2019, 09:46 AM

I disagree with the position of the OP but it does raise an interesting point: how much do other (i.e. non-hockey) circumstances affect the play of certain players, and the team as a whole. People talk about the chemistry and culture of a locker room -- that can't solely be based on what happens out on the ice.

Without naming specific players and having this degrade into a discussion of their personal lives, I'm curious what the impact of:

- becoming a new dad
- getting a new girlfriend
- living in a city you don't like
- past or future contract negotiations

has on a player's performance. To suggest it has no impact seems unlikely IMO...

11-20-2019, 09:46 AM	#41
tvp2003 Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	I disagree with the position of the OP but it does raise an interesting point: how much do other (i.e. non-hockey) circumstances affect the play of certain players, and the team as a whole. People talk about the chemistry and culture of a locker room -- that can't solely be based on what happens out on the ice. Without naming specific players and having this degrade into a discussion of their personal lives, I'm curious what the impact of: - becoming a new dad - getting a new girlfriend - living in a city you don't like - past or future contract negotiations has on a player's performance. To suggest it has no impact seems unlikely IMO...