[Northendzone]

I became somewhat interested in the mental side of the game as my son journeyed thru quadrant hockey.

I find it somewhat interesting that the flames seem to be soft/mentally week. Look at their captain - played in the OHL and now the NHL as an undrafted player. Left North America to get better and also because he could not get the deal he wanted from the Flames. And yet here he is today wearing the C, Norris trophy winner and an all star (for what is worth).

Think of how many highly thought of guys washed out while Mark kept grinding.

Why does this kind of fortitude seemingly not trickle down.