One of the more interesting parts of the article for me:
>Okposo remembers what it was like to be Jokiharju’s age and worrying about what’s being written and said about you. It’s easier for Okposo…, to dismiss the opinions of those on the outside. He knows that’s not the case for younger players. That’s why he’s tried to create an environment in the locker room in which players can talk about those things openly. Okposo thinks these Sabres do that more than any other team he’s been on. If someone reads or hears something that’s bugging them, they can bring it up and teammates are happy to let them know that person doesn’t know what they’re talking about.. .. “If you just read it and don’t say anything about it, it sits in your brain and it’s going to affect you way more. The fact that we talk about it I think helps.”
Man, that room is in such a healthy place these days. Love it.
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Jokiharju breaking out would be much welcomed.
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One of the more interesting parts of the article for me:
>Okposo remembers what it was like to be Jokiharju’s age and worrying about what’s being written and said about you. It’s easier for Okposo…, to dismiss the opinions of those on the outside. He knows that’s not the case for younger players. That’s why he’s tried to create an environment in the locker room in which players can talk about those things openly. Okposo thinks these Sabres do that more than any other team he’s been on. If someone reads or hears something that’s bugging them, they can bring it up and teammates are happy to let them know that person doesn’t know what they’re talking about.. .. “If you just read it and don’t say anything about it, it sits in your brain and it’s going to affect you way more. The fact that we talk about it I think helps.”
Man, that room is in such a healthy place these days. Love it.