[Hondaracer]

The whole concept of performing during a contract year is kinda crazy

Hockey is one sport that is so hard to achieve individual success yet you see this so often. Even guys in the middle of their contracts who are expected to perform at a second or third line level so often are struggling or whatever cliche you want to use, “gripping the stick too hard” etc. but to be able to actively elevate your game during a contract year when really, the pressure is the highest on you individually, it’s surprising how often it happens imo