(lygenztia #320) Gettin pucks deep.....

I was watching World Cup of Hockey coverage the other day and they showed a player interview. As I watched, I laughed as I thought about the player's "comments". North American players (Canadian and U.S.) appear to take great pride in saying nothing during a media interview. Oh, they speak...but they say nothing. For example:

Media question - "How does the defence look for the tournament?"
North American player - "Well, we just gotta get pucks deep."

Media question - "Do you have any concerns with the injury to your starting goalie?"
North American player - "Well, we just gotta stick to our game plan."

Media question - "Do you think the veterans will have a leadership impact on the roster?"
North American player - "Well, we just gotta go out there and play our game."

I don't know why they do this, or when it started. To be certain, hockey players are humble, honourable and (for the most part) "non-complex" athletes. That's a good thing and that's why we love them.

But, just once I would love to hear one of the players actually answer the questions posed by the media. For example:

Media question - "How does the defence look for the tournament?"
North American player - "Oh ya, its gonna be the best defence in the world. Kick ass. Get that into ya."

Media question - "Do you have any concerns with the injury to your starting goalie?"
North American player - "Well, we are freaking out, but we got wicked good doctors and we have our fingers crossed."

Media question - "Do you think the veterans will have a leadership impact on the roster?"
North American player - "What do you think? Of course they will...what a stupid question. Pick up a stick someday, Eugene."

Now that would be an interview. But, I don't think you will ever hear those answers.