

He continues to show up and prove that he can play. “He did it the hard way to the NHL and I have a ton of respect for guys like that. Ultimately, it’s an experience you’ll have the chance to draw from in the future.” You might have to go through something like that in part of your career. Missing guys can be difficult, that’s just kind of part it. “Regardless of the standings, there’s no group (of players) in the NHL that’s out there not trying to win. “You want to win every night and as an individual you’re doing everything you can to be the best you can. The Leafs won 29 of 82 games that season. Toronto defenceman Morgan Rielly was asked about the 2015-16 season when the rebuilding Leafs didn’t do much to avoid the basement, such as rush their injuries back or make huge trades and ended up drafting Auston Matthews. For me it’s about discipline, holding them to standards. If the coaches have to constantly keep motivating your players, you’re in trouble. Louis promised what was left of his team would not throw in the towel in the second half. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

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