PLAYER PROMPT

My advice to new players is cliché but true. First, don't get comfortable. The early parts of your career should be full of growth and progression. If you constantly playing in comfortable conditions or not pushing yourself to new boundaries during workouts, training, and practice than your development is going to be stagnant. The rest of the pack is going to surpass you quickly. Secondly, put your ego aside. You could be coming into the league as a top prospect that everyone is hyped about. Your whole youth career you have been that guy. The moment you get into the pros you are likely going to experience reality check. There are people who have been doing this for 10-20 years longer than you. They will have knowledge to pass along to you. Take it and benefit from it. Thirdly, have fun. We are blessed to be able to play professional hockey for a living. While it can be a lot of work and high pressure, we have to remember to have fun or else we will get burnt out.