Opinion: It takes a special kind of leader to grab teammates by the collar and demand more from them. Mark Messier did it. Can Ryan O’Reilly be it for Leafs?
, his loss really stings. It’s not just for what he brings on the ice, but because of the lost opportunity to grow and bond with his new teammates. The team will have to trust O’Reilly and his leadership skills. And the formercaptain will need to take a leap of faith that his new teammates will respond to what he says and does. These things usually take time to develop. O’Reilly may feel like a college student cramming for final exams.
I wonder how far he is willing to push his leadership skills on a group that has notoriously underachieved in the spring. It takes a special kind of leader to grab their teammates by the collar and demand more from them.did that exact thing to a very important player for us during our Stanley Cup run. When Esa Tikkanen showed up for a morning practice in rough shape, Messier took it upon himself to take care of it.
The response from Tikkanen that day was crystal clear: “Don’t worry, Mess, it won’t happen again. I’ll be better.” And he was. That’s what great leaders do. They find a way to hold anyone and everyone accountable on and off the ice. A standard that must be reached with no compromise. It’s only then you get a chance to be a championship contender. That’s not to say Leafs captain
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