You probably can’t spend two minutes with an NHL coach without hearing the words “accountability” and “no excuses.” There must be multiple dressing rooms with one or both of these terms painted prominently on the wall.
But following his team’s first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs victory over the Calgary Flames, there was Dallas Stars coach and hockey lifer Rick Bowness offering up an alibi after a crazy game that saw both squads come apart at different times before the Stars grabbed a wild 7-3 victory. The first question Bowness was asked on Thursday night had nothing to do with living conditions. Rather than pick up the thread, the 65-year-old went his own way.“You know what, let me say something,” he began.
The idea that it’s a bit of a battle within the bubbles is nothing new. After a couple weeks away from his family, Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask made the decision to leave his team and return home. On a lighter — and tastier — note, Richaun Holmes of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings crossed a bubble boundary to pick up some chicken wings.
But even for a well-adjusted person making the best of an abnormal situation, there are taxing aspects. Hanging out in the hotel suite with your Canucks buddies, beating them at the French board game Super Tock or playing a round of Mario Kart on the Nintendo 64 is one thing; only seeing your wife and children via screens is another.
Domingue does what he can, drawing pictures to aid in the nightly bedtime storytelling to Mila and Liam. But nothing is the same as being there and, as he knows, there’s another side to this equation that is struggling at least as much as him.Senior Writer Ryan Dixon and NHL Editor Rory Boylen always give it 110%, but never rely on clichés when it comes to podcasting. Instead, they use a mix of facts, fun and a varied group of hockey voices to cover Canada’s most beloved game.
Dixononsports It's so tough having everything you could possibly need. 😂
Dixononsports lol what a bunch of wimps
Dixononsports Please. The military stays away from their families for much longer, in much worse conditions and for FAR less pay. I think these players can handle it.
Dixononsports Thoughts and prayers , hopefully they can get through this tough time
Dixononsports It ain't easy WTF, these millionaires are being catered to while their families are living lavishly in their mansions. Maybe if it's too 'hard' then they should quit and get a real job that pays 85k a year.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: Sportsnet - 🏆 57. / 59 Read more »
Source: VancouverSun - 🏆 49. / 61 Read more »
Source: Sportsnet - 🏆 57. / 59 Read more »
Source: Sportsnet - 🏆 57. / 59 Read more »
Source: Sportsnet - 🏆 57. / 59 Read more »
Source: Sportsnet - 🏆 57. / 59 Read more »