The Warpfish Chronicles

"27 years on the planet, and I still haven't figured out what's going on."

Demanding Miracles -- March 26th, 2001

The guy had the season from hell. Injuries, lack of training, and the pressure from the media to perform miracles like he did at Nagano. And, when he didn't perform those miracles, the media calls on him to retire. Is it just me, or is there a problem here?

Elvis Stojko is what Eric Lindros can turn out to be when Eric comes back on to the ice. Eric has the weight of hockey fans on his shoulders -- Elvis has the weight of skating fans on his.

Well, guess what? They're human. They'll need time to get back into shape, to get back to their best. To heal. We shouldn't expect miracles from them, and put them in circumstances that can rush them back too soon. That's just logical, if people would just stop and think for a moment.

For the rest of you, who expect miracles as a matter of course -- take a step back, take a deep breath, and leave them alone for a while. They might surprise you.

And if you can't wait, you're perfectly welcome to lace up the skates and try to do what they do. Go ahead, if you're so smart. I dare you. Let's see if you got the guts, you cowards.

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