When you think of hockey you think of fights and aggression. But for some players being nice is much more rewarding. Phoenix captain Shane Doan is one of the friendliest players in the NHL. He is such a good friend that people put him as their job reference (Halford).But what makes him such a good friend and leader? Well Shane listens to his teammates and treats them all with respect. This is essential to and friendship.
But could building friendships be risky? James Neal who got traded from Pittsburgh to Nashville created friendships before he knew he was getting traded. He eventually had to play against the friends from the team he just got traded from. Neal said that "It's going to be weird at the start, but after the first few shifts it's another hockey game. We're out to do a job and to keep what we've built going in here" (Stanley). So yes you can make friendships but if they get traded and you play them your friendship is on hold during game time.
Halford, Mike. "Datsyuk Tops Poll as NHL’s Nicest Player." Nbcsports.com. N.p., 24 Feb. 2012. Web. 10 Dec. 2014. <http%3A%2F%2Fprohockeytalk.nbcsports.com%2F2012%2F02%2F24%2Fdatsyuk-tops-poll-as-nhls-nicest-player%2F>.
Stanley, Robby. "Nashville Predators' James Neal Feeling Right at Home in New City." NHL.com. N.p., 25 Oct. 2014. Web. 10 Dec. 2014. <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=736026>.
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