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DETisHockeytown · 11-10-2024, 08:32 PM

Well . . . That worked.

Last year on the top line was a trial by fire for me. Still putting up decent numbers, but a far cry from where my minds eye had me. So coming into training camp and finding my name all the way down on the third line was a bit of a shot to the ego. But being perennially selected in the 2nd round of drafts tends to lend a thick skin. Also lifting the spirits, knowing that our leadership in Quebec city has never been at a loss for "strategery" and tactics.

Centering our new line fellow S78 draftee, Dejana Kaptina. Not just a "200 foot" player . . . a "200 by 85 foot" player. "Complete" doesn't begin to describe their game. Knowing how poisonous the defensive zone is to me, it's great to have a player like Dejana to rely on in our own zone.

My wing partner, Gordon McFisherman. Playing a left wing lock that would make Scotty Bowman proud, Gordon pressured the opposition and created turnovers that fueled our high powered offense. Off the ice he kept true to his name and often whipped up a Black Cod with Miso or Salmon Wellington.

Then there's me, usually cherry picking at the opposing blue line . . . I mean, when you have defensive wunderkinds like this on your line, you gotta give your coach an alternative way to add to the growing assortment of greys!

As usual, the QCC brass' tactic paid off and each of us on this new line had career years and found ourselves scattered among the league leaders in multiple stats. With Dejana even leading the league in +/-! (Passing me on the last day . . . )

Stamkos Is My Dad · 11-10-2024, 08:33 PM

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When joining the Anchorage Armada it took some time to get used to the new linemates for Zeus. He started out on a line with scrubs but after complaining to management he was put up on the first line next to Hughes Incorporated and Elaina Beneski. The chemistry took some time to build but once the management got their heads out of the butts and also put Zeus on the first power play unit the offense for the Armada took off on their way to a 5th place finish. Storm led this line and pushed them to greatness as these three led the team in points with 87, 74, and 73 respectively. Now they head into the playoffs clicking on all cylinders as they had a huge late season push with heavy offensive output to close it out. This team is nowhere near a favorite to win the cup this season but with the way these three are clicking they certainly have a shot. These three never hangout outside of the hockey rink but it simply doesn't matter. Chemistry has been achieved.

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*gurbs* · 11-10-2024, 08:41 PM

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Hockey's the ultimate team sport, no doubt about it. Who I’m out there with can make a bigger difference than just my own skills. My linemates, my defensive partner—these guys are like extensions of myself on the ice. When we’ve been playing together for a while, it’s like we just know where each other will be without even looking. You get into this rhythm, this flow, and it’s powerful.

In practice, we’re pushing each other all the time. If I’m off, they’ll call me out, and I’ll do the same for them. It’s about making each other better every single day. And yeah, sometimes we hang out off the ice, grabbing some food, talking about the game, or just goofing around. Those moments build trust, you know? If we’re newer as a line, it might be more professional, more focused on figuring out each other's style, but we’ll get there.

It’s all about building that chemistry, so when we’re in the game, we’re moving as one.

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