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Baron's Journal Entry: new kids on da block

i like to have some fun with the rookies when i can. mostly just getting them to drink some of my special “potions.” they don’t know what's in it, but they’re new, so they go along with it. gotta see if they can handle a little weirdness before the season really kicks off. i like to see if they truly trust me, that translates to the ice.

i’ll tell them it’s a secret family magical recipe, guaranteed to help their game. half the time it’s just some random mix of herbs and spices i found in the kitchen. maybe a dash of cayenne for a kick. but hey, they take it seriously, and if they believe it’ll work, sometimes it actually does. it’s all about the mindset.

i’ll give them some tips here and there, but mostly i just want to see if they’re tough enough to handle the wild side of things. if they can get through my hazing, they can handle anything on the ice.