Claimed:LSP Interview [Final 6/6]

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Don Cherry: Tonight we are happy to have one of the up and coming stars in the VHLM joining us for a chat. He currently plays for the first place Moscow Red Wolves and is one of the youngest players in the entire VHLM. He’s a quick forward who possesses big scoring potential in the coming years. He’s none other than LeAndre St. Pierre. LeAndre, it’s great to have you on.

 

LeAndre St. Pierre: Thanks Don, it is an honor to be on the show. I must say, your suit is way more impressive seeing it in person.

 

DC: It is one of my many “strong suits” as you’ll learn as you get older, LeAndre. But let’s get down to business. You’ve had it easy this year. You were claimed by the Red Wolves and instantly jumped into their second line as a glue guy who can skate and distribute the puck. How’s the transition from the French junior leagues to the VHLM been going for you?

 

LSP: Well Don, it’s actually been quite easy like you said. I have a great coach who has taught me how to survive in this league and grow my skills slowly by learning as I go. Sure, I don’t have a lot of stats to show for my hard work, but it’s all a process. I have to roll with the punches and learn from every mistake. The hardest part has been not having many mistakes to learn from. We have been playing so well this season that I haven’t had to experience many mistakes. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing for my development.

 

DC: Winning is never a bad thing, LeAndre. Now I know that there was some talk about you guys running up the score last week, but it seemed like you tried to express some sense of sportsmanship toward the end of a game when you guys were up big. Talk a little bit about your leadership out there on the ice. For a young guy, that’s difficult to have.

 

LSP: I try to be friends with the enemy sometimes. At the end of the day I know that we are all in this sport for the same goal, which is winning the game. If there’s a couple minutes left and we’re up 4-5 goals or more, there’s no need to be aggressive or run up the score. We all look out for the health of one another and we all hate to see our fellow players get hurt. I’d like to be respectful out there whenever I can. To me, it’s for the best. Leading by example is my mantra.

 

DC: You seem like you have a good head on your shoulders, and I’m not talking about the shampoo. One last question, who are you trying to model your game after? I’ll be extremely disappointed if you don’t say a younger Don Cherry.

 

LSP: Haha, sorry Don. But I’d have to say Patrick Kane. His puck skills are phenomenal and he’s a threat to score anytime he’s on the ice. He also has three Cups to show for his skills and hard work, so I’d like to match him some day. I want to be that guy who can step out on the ice and instantly be able to change a game. I want to be the guy my team counts on to win those close games. I hope I can become that someday.

 

DC: Thanks LeAndre, and good luck to you in your career. I’m pulling for you 100 percent.

 

LSP: Thanks for having me Don. Hopefully we can chat again soon.

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Content: /3 - Nice little interview. I tried to claim you on waivers but it didn't work. Good luck with Moscow and the eventual VHL draft and VHLM draft next season!

Grammar: 2/2 - Lovely.

Appearance: 1/1 - Looks okay.

Overall: 6/6

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