Tips and tricks from Max

[Steve 1,920]

It's that time of the year again. You know, you should be kind and happy around everyone. Being a banger of a defenseman, it's not easy to be friendly when you are knocking some other team's top forward on his ass. Our coach pulled me aside and told me to be kind when I am out there hitting players. So, for the sake of a friendly holiday season, I now knock you on your ass and then say “Thank you, have a safe holiday”. Seems to work as I feel the love from the opposing teams now more than ever. I got hit into the boards and the first thing out of that players mouth was, “Take that you goon”. What a great compliment to give. I felt all warm and fuzzy inside. Going forward, I think I will continue to “bond” with the players I hit. I think the league will be a better place if we all say something nice after a bit of roughing.

 

Also, I went through a popular fast food restaurant the other day. When it was my turn to pay at the “next window”, the counter person told me the car in front of me paid for my lunch. What a novel idea. I was so impressed I drove back around, ordered another lunch, drove to the window and said. “The guy behind me is going to pay for my order”. I left and I hope that guy felt good about paying for my lunch.

 

Main thing, stay safe over this holiday and steer clear of any of the crazy stuff going on in our world.