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Old 02-23-2024, 11:10 AM   #418
CliffFletcher
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Originally Posted by gvitaly View Post
I also have a difficult time with regular people calling NHLers lazy. The amount of work, pain, and commitment involved to simply get to the NHL is staggering.
Clearly the context is ‘compared to other pro hockey players.’ Just like when Rasmus Andersson was described as out of shape, it was in the context of the physical condition of pro hockey players. And when people complained that Lucic was slow and couldn’t skate anymore, it was in the context of… pro hockey players.
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If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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