Sven Baertschi. I remember after we drafted him, he would always practice much longer than anyone else in the organization. I've never seen anyone with his insane work ethic.
He also does a ton of charity work around various communities. Baertschi rivals Backlund in this regard. He came from humble origins - I believe he was raised by a single mother. She had to sacrifice a lot for him to develop his hockey skills.
I know he requested a trade, but honestly, I think it was the right decision for him. It's just too bad he had to end up on the Canucks.
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