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Originally Posted by sekimet
That whole interview was amazing. Laughing about annoying backlund in the morning before he has his coffee, and walking around the plane forcing everyone to take out their earbuds to talk to him was hilarious. I really hope he sticks long term, seems like such a positive guy to have around the team.
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This is why I was surprised that the Flames put Pelletier on waivers and was REALLY happy that he wasn't claimed. He's a major glue guy, engages with everyone and lightens the room. Obviously, he needs to contribute on the ice and they can't just give him a spot, but these intangibles are really important for a team like Calgary which can attract players if the team is winning and has a positive culture.
It's a piece of the puzzle that Conroy brings himself and has emphasized in player development. People like working in happy places.