The combination of skill, grit, and potentially intimidation are nice combinations for a successful National Hockey League career. Puck skills ensure the player's ability to execute offensive plays quickly, generate scoring opportunities, and even make zone clearing chips that don't get called for an icing. Grit demonstrates resilience, perseverance, and a relentless work ethic, crucial for overcoming the physical and mental demands required to be a professional. Intimidation adds a psychological edge, deterring opponents and creating space on the ice. Together, the combination of these attributes allows a player to play up and down an NHL line . . .
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