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Good recap coach, I’m not to worried, they got their but spanked by the Sabres and were able to come back from it.
The great thing is it’s talented kids so the talent will always be there, the consistency will come, but that’s what ultimately makes a pro player a pro.
This is always the toughest part in these rebuilds a young team hitting the 2nd quarter mark and teams make adjustments to them. 2-5-2 record in this 2nd quarter is what helps them get better not the 10-6-4 record from the 1st quarter to start the season.
I kept hearing how Bedard was being broken by this org the previous years and my argument was and will always be if he can’t handle a little adversity then he’s just not going to be a very good hockey player. Not only has he handled it he’s thriving now.
This is when drafting kids with compete is important
GREAT COMMENT.
You’re bang on – this is a long season and a young, rebuilding team. The scoreboard and the standings matter, but the real priority right now is the development of the core and the next wave coming through the pipeline. A rough 2nd quarter like this is exactly what teaches them how to become pros – dealing with pushback, adjustments, and adversity. That’s how you separate “talented kid” from true NHL player.
For KD, the next few months are all about evaluation – who’s part of the core, who fits the identity, who needs more time. For Blashill, it’s about keeping this group playing meaningful, structured hockey, pushing the pace, competing every night, and helping these kids grow while still trying to win. If they keep doing that, the lessons from 2–5–2 will be way more valuable than the 10–6–4 start.
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