To me, the most important attributes deal with your availability. As the old saying goes, showing up is half the battle. That's why despite my love of offensive read, passing, puckhandling and all the "sexy attributes", I want to always focus on the core ones like stamina, strength, and balance. If I'm in the best shape possible and can be the strongest and most flexible skater on the ice, I'll always be able to contribute for my team. Even during the times when my shot is off or I'm just a little out of my element game-wise, I'll always have my endurance to keep me going. Plus, I'm trying to be anything but a flash in the pan - I want a decades long career in Hamilton and the best way to make sure that happens is to perpetually be in game-shape and in a position where I can help my team. When I'm an old man and my stick ability and skating speed have long left me, I can still lean in my physical attributes to make sure I'm playing a contributing role for my team.

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