Brisson confirms that EP40 dealt with injury which prevented him from Off-season Training.

[AwesomeInTheory]

The cohort of the population that you get when you take NHLers is a bunch of outliers in pain tolerance and dedication and competitiveness. And there is a tribal aspect to team sports that enhances this.

I'm talking about the mindset/attitudes. I also disagree with the deification of professional athletes.

This is something completely foreign to 99% of your average joe working 9 to 5.

Reality would indicate otherwise. I have more respect for the warehouse guy going in with a hernia than I do the pro athlete who is drugged to the gills on painkillers, plugged with cortisone shots, has a personal doctor and trainer, etc.

 

[DiggerDan]

Late to this news, but not surprised. I am surprised that the team and his agent did not share this previously. Would have been a smarter move then how they've handled it, imo.

There seems to be many people here that don't understand basics regarding hockey training. It is extremely difficult to make physical gains during the season. You lose lbs a game at a high level. There isn't enough time to spend on power skating training, as an example - the guys are mostly recovering and practicing in between games.

Having said that, I do think the team and Petey need to do a better job with his off season planning and training. It's time to level/catch up this year, and I'd love to see the twins lean in on this. I still don't think it's smart to give up on EP40.

 

[PuckMunchkin]

I'm talking about the mindset/attitudes. I also disagree with the deification of professional athletes.

Its just what happens when you select a group of people that ended up in the NHL.

Reality would indicate otherwise.

No it doesnt even if you want it to.

I have more respect for the warehouse guy going in with a hernia than I do the pro athlete who is drugged to the gills on painkillers, plugged with cortisone shots, has a personal doctor and trainer, etc.

Meh.

 

[AwesomeInTheory]

Meh.

Great counterpoint. I can see why so many people find your arguments convincing.