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Originally Posted by metroneck
It’s not a question of whether his is competitive or not, it is if he is off the charts competitive, in comparison to other top level talent. I’m not saying he does not have it, it just seems that it does not get reported on.
Macklin has always been different in this regard.
I have also witnessed Bedard’s competitiveness since he was 11, in games, open ice and around the club. He too is wired differently.
Spend 10 min watching them at a summer skate with other pro’s/ prospects, and you’ll realize everyone has amazing skill, but those 2 are always playing like it’s game 7 SCF.
That competitive emotion is why the GOAT’s like Crosby and Gretzky had reps for being whiners early in their careers.
It is also the main reason any ‘marginally’ skilled NHL’er sticks in the league.
It is not a learnable skill. Some kids are just born that way.
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No one is debating whether Celebrini and Bedard are that way - we all know that they are.
What we're questioning is: why do you think McKenna isn't that way? What have you seen that makes you think he doesn't have the drive those guys do?