Kings Article: LA Kings Goalie Prospect J.F. Berube Looks To Take Bigger Step Forward In 2014-15

[FrozenRoyalty]

LA Kings Goalie Prospect J.F. Berube Looks To Take An Even Bigger Step Forward In 2014-15

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[PJ Kings Hockey]

Another terrific profile, Gann. I enjoy many different writers who cover the Kings, but for my money, you are the best one. You effectively convey the personality and motivations of the player. I admired the way Berube described the Kings team.

"They were down two goals and they would always come back. They always found a way to win and that’s what good teams do. They just find a way.â€

“Everyone’s in the same boat," added the 23-year-old native of Repentigny, Quebec. “There’s not one guy who you can say that didn’t give his all. It’s fun to see that and it’s really motivating for the guys who were watching from the dressing room, to see how the players are handling themselves and how much confidence they have in each other and in themselves.â€

“It’s a really special group. I don’t think there’s any team that’s that special. Everyone has their own skills and they all use them to their full potential. Everyone put so much work in. Everyone has bumps and bruises, but you know what? They just put it aside for their teammates right next to them. That’s really motivating and really special.â€

Berube seems to have self-awareness and the experience as a Black Ace helped him find a new way of approaching challenging situations.

“Sometimes, I have a tendency to get rattled and think about what I should’ve done,†said Berube. “[But the Kings] were never talking about yesterday. They were talking about what’s in front of them. It’s something that’s hard to do, but when you do it, it really keeps your mind fresh and on the positive side.â€

The bolded portion below reminds me of the 2012 playoffs refrain we heard from Doughty and a number of other players.

“You try not to show it, but there’s times when you’re [upset] about [the previous] night’s game,†added Berube. “That’s when you need to reset and re-focus on what’s ahead.

I'll be rooting for Berube to keep improving this year. He certainly has the attitude to do it. It's also good to hear Kim Dillabaugh's two cents.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

Gann. you are the best one.

Yeah this is for my brothers in the hood
And the high risers, on the mansions with the maids
We gotta come together, come on y'all
Case, Ginuwine, Tyrese, and me R.L.
Help me sing it fellas, yeah


I'm sitting here alone
Trying to face another day
Gotta stay strong, hmm
To endure this pain


I'm dealing with right now
It flipped my whole life upside down
I don't want your help
I don't need your sympathy, no


What can a brother do for me?
(See he can you help you up when you are down)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can help me be the best Gann I can be)
(Oh I can be, I can be, oh I can be, I can be)
He can help me be the best Gann I can be
(Oh yeah, yeah, yeah)


(Be the best Gann)
I made a big mistake
And I'm feeling so ashamed
And I don't want to lose my friendship over it
I've gotta keep the faith, yes I do


Cause I'm still your boy, I've got your back
That'll never, never, never, never gonna change
So I can just cite the truth
And keep smiling in your face


What can a brother do for me?
(He can you help you up when you are down)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can help me be the best Gann I can be)


I keep struggling but I'm trying my best
I got some issues with my own confidence
Lord help me to forgive and forget
Can you please help me to be a better Gann?


For the rest of the darkest nights
Shines the brightest sun
I ain't the Gann I used to be
I'm better than before


What can a brother do for me?
(He can you help you up when you are down)
What can a brother do for me?
He can help me be the best Gann I can be
(I can be, I can be, I can be, I can be)
He can help me be the best Gann I can be
(I can be, whoa I can be, oh I can be, oh I can be)
Help me be the best Gann I can


Cause he's my brother, brother, brother, brother
You can count on me, sing it
Case, Tyrese and G, you are my brother, brother, brother


R.L oh my brother
All across the world, my brothers yeah
I love you

 

[Frolov 6'3]

I never understood the love for this guy.

Bartosak will take over quite easily this upcoming season. Besides that, Berube is a very limited/inconsistant goalie.