"How did you go about moving on from it? Is there a meeting that happens? Berube: For sure, we just talk about it and move on. Listen, it happens a lot. It has happened over years and years. Players get frustrated, and sometimes they say things that they could just keep in the room. That's all. It's over with."
"They care. A lot of guys will voice that in the room, which is a good thing. It is just accountability, basically. There is nothing wrong with that. We always want players to hold each other accountable in the locker room. To me, that is a good thing. It is healthy for the team. People get frustrated. Players get frustrated."
"Stolarz made the point that your team should be doing what other teams are doing to him, which is to get in the face of the goalie. Berube: I agree. We have talked about it quite a bit. We could do a better job of being harder around the offensive net, getting there more, and fighting for space. It makes it tough on the goalie and tough on the other team."
A player's postgame comments reflected frustration and were addressed through internal conversation and collective resolution. The team values passionate, emotional engagement because it signals care and creates accountability among teammates. Internal voicing of concerns is considered healthy and contributes to holding teammates responsible. The group acknowledged the need to improve physicality and presence around the offensive net by getting to the crease, fighting for space, and making life difficult for opposing goalies and defenders. Power-play performance through the first six games remains an area for evaluation and improvement ahead of upcoming matchups.
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