I haven't watched every game since Tochett took over, so admittedly I might have missed the "new" JTM. It isn't like we are claiming that he acts out every game, especially when the team is winning. Although leaving the bench before the game is over isn't a good look on him, so it's not like he has been perfectly well behaved since Tochett was hired.
Even during the 99 points season, he still has his controller-disconnected moments. Like I said previously, his impressive point total since coming to Vancouver might've led people to think he has always been good during his time here and he always try hard, but he has his fair share of "off" games as well.
I don't really know if players yell at his teammates all the time, and usually when they smash their sticks is out of self-frustration. People don't "shit on" their leading scorer from the past 4 seasons for no reason. I hope JTM has become more mature and accountable on the ice because he is a very good player and an important piece to this team.
If he hates losing that much, then he really shouldn't have extended here for another 7 seasons. He knew exactly where this team is at. He made that commitment knowingly, he could've left and goto a contender (or any team of his own choosing), he can't blame anybody but himself. As one of the highest paid player, its time to grow up and be a leader.
