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‘I grew immensely’: Lalonde reflects on 2023 IIHF World Championship



‘I grew immensely’: Lalonde reflects on 2023 IIHF World Championship

by zze0001

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  1. Lalonde said he was impressed by Red Wings forward prospect Carter Mazur, who earned four points on one goal and three assists in 10 tournament games with the U.S.

    “A good kid,” Lalonde said about Detroit’s 70th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. “Knowing the Denver [Pioneers] staff, I knew him a little bit from his time in Denver and got constant updates on his progress. What I really liked about Carter is that he already plays through bodies. That’s something you usually have to teach young players who are coming into pro hockey, so that’s a very good sign. Still raw and a lot of growth in his game yet to come, but a very good first impression. I loved spending time with him.”

  2. big_phat_gator

    I like how honest he is. Like the state of the team, he had the same approach with the Wings

  3. I’m glad he took the squats, rice and beans meme to heart.

  4. Salamangra

    I’d run through a wall for Lalonde. Yzerman 100% made the right choice picking him. He’s a perfect example of the modern NHL coach: he doesn’t belittle his players, he doesn’t focus on mistakes, he’s supportive.

    I really, really like Lalonde. He’s a genuine beaut.

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