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Stephen Meserve's avatar

As I start my 4th watching of Ted Lasso, I wonder something based on the 'self worth' comment about Gurianov. Do the Stars employ a team psychologist? Does any NHL team? Feel free to save this one for mailbag.

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Duane Barnes's avatar

Great job, Sean - you posted this before I even finished watching the game! (Tape delay is the *only* way, if you can, lol! Of course my job doesn't rely on social media, so... :)

Great point on Guri, his speed is his greatest asset, and PK seems like a natural place to use it. I'm surprised we haven't seen more of it before... ?

And great question, @Stephen, surely in this day and age every team does? Hell, if I were a coach/GM, I'd be *pushing* the psych side of things - visualization, positive reinforcement, group hug therapy... whatever it takes, the game at this level is such a razors edge, and every little bit helps, right? What's that old Yogi-ism? 50% of the game is 90% mental?

And speaking about confidence, I kept watching Wyatt last night thinking "there's a kid that doesn't have to worry anymore, he's just playing, and having fun". I thought his confidence showed last night, it was fun to watch.

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