Player Discussion Mika Zibanejad

[grachevsceiling]

The DJ hypothesis is mostly silly because there other players that have outside hobbies and he was a DJ when was dominating. But is it really crazy to think he's a paycheck guy who finds his outside interests more important than hockey. We know people like that or even are people like that. It's probably less likely for a hockey player than an accountant considering how much determination it takes just to get to this level but it's still a possibility.

In the scenario you presented, imo, the issue would be him not finding hockey important. Not him DJing.

The money thing is a possibility, though—the pressure/expectations/complacency that can engender.

Also to be clear I hate clubbing lol. I’m not lobbying for DJs.

 

[grachevsceiling]

I'll speak to JD and report back.

Could you also tell him to take up kazoo full time and sell the team to…literally anyone elyse.

 

[Irishguy42]

He needs to shave his hair off and let it re-grow. It worked wonders for Panarin.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Mika should be a grownup and go into the NHLPA assistance program it he is having mental issues.

 

[LokiDog]

Mika should be a grownup and go into the NHLPA assistance program it he is having mental issues.

This is my biggest gripe right now. I will shit post making fun of him until the dogs come home because that helps me cope as a fan and (as far as I know) he’ll never hear or read a word I say so I don’t have to feel bad. In reality, I believe he is in a bad place mentally, going through something - possibly related to having a 1.5 year old at home but being on the road a lot, creating an unequal workload and resentment from wifey, etc. and the extended post season runs don’t help that - so I do have empathy and sympathy for him… but if that is the case - and it looks SO clear this dude is damn near end of his rope depressed - than just step away for a bit and get yourself some help. It isn’t heroic to play through it. You’re killing your team and infecting the room with your mopes. Take the time you need. If that’s what it is, we’ll be FINE while you’re out and MUCH better if you actually come back with your shit figured out. If that’s ISN’T the case than you need to eff off to Andromeda and never return.