WIthout bothering to look anything up, I seem to recall that Daigle averaged just over a half point per game for his NHL career, plus he was a star in the Swiss League. I remember him on a star studded 1995 Canadian World Jr Dream team, in Red Deer, during the NHL lockout... and although he wasn't one of the go-to guys, a la Lindros and Daze, I always felt good about TC's prospects every shift he had... My point is that Daigle was a very talented kid who was far from a bust... Who got too much too soon, to the tune of that 12 million dollar contract, and seemed to lose (early on) much of his motivation and desire to be all he could be... Didn't the same thing happen to Johnny Gaudreau after Columbus gave him a big contract? And 'Johnny Hockey' wasn't burdened as an NHL rookie, with unrealistic expectations (never mind the language barrier with a hockey Crazed Canadian media, in a primarily English speaking city) ... Plus on a team of nobodies, going up against a veteran team's top checkers, game in and game out...
I got to see Daigle in MN many times. I can't say I was ever a big fan of his game but I appreciate this interview and I respect where he's coming from. Best wishes Alexandre.
Great interview. Very happy to hear Mr. Daigle’s story. The general fan thinks the NHL is all fame and riches, few realize that these are young men that are just trying to find their way.
Watching the doc on prime, the dickhead at the beginning talking bout ur contribution to hockey is a never was, u were a number one pick, played a respectable amount of games fir a long period of time, keep ur head up, u may not of been what they weee predicting but there’s only 5 guys who ever reached that level Wayne,bobby,Gordie,ovie,Sid!! I’d be proud of my kid if he did what u did… nice seeing u do some pods! Do one with pronger
I’m sorry but I’m a hardcore sens fan since 97 98 season and I honestly don’t know much about him I heard of him of course but alfie is my grail ! Alfie is the grail of the sens no offence to Steve
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As a Senator he put up 172 points in 301 games by the time he was 23 years old. Not bad for a bust
Agreed!
WIthout bothering to look anything up, I seem to recall that Daigle averaged just over a half point per game for his NHL career, plus he was a star in the Swiss League. I remember him on a star studded 1995 Canadian World Jr Dream team, in Red Deer, during the NHL lockout... and although he wasn't one of the go-to guys, a la Lindros and Daze, I always felt good about TC's prospects every shift he had...
My point is that Daigle was a very talented kid who was far from a bust... Who got too much too soon, to the tune of that 12 million dollar contract, and seemed to lose (early on) much of his motivation and desire to be all he could be... Didn't the same thing happen to Johnny Gaudreau after Columbus gave him a big contract? And 'Johnny Hockey' wasn't burdened as an NHL rookie, with unrealistic expectations (never mind the language barrier with a hockey Crazed Canadian media, in a primarily English speaking city) ... Plus on a team of nobodies, going up against a veteran team's top checkers, game in and game out...
Awesome podcast. Watching the Prime documentary TONIGHT
A complete flop for the Ottawa Senators. Overpaid.
I got to see Daigle in MN many times. I can't say I was ever a big fan of his game but I appreciate this interview and I respect where he's coming from. Best wishes Alexandre.
Thanks for watching!
Great interview.
Very happy to hear Mr. Daigle’s story.
The general fan thinks the NHL is all fame and riches, few realize that these are young men that are just trying to find their way.
Watching the doc on prime, the dickhead at the beginning talking bout ur contribution to hockey is a never was, u were a number one pick, played a respectable amount of games fir a long period of time, keep ur head up, u may not of been what they weee predicting but there’s only 5 guys who ever reached that level Wayne,bobby,Gordie,ovie,Sid!! I’d be proud of my kid if he did what u did… nice seeing u do some pods! Do one with pronger
Can't wait to watch the documentary. I didn't realize it was out yet.
I’m sorry but I’m a hardcore sens fan since 97 98 season and I honestly don’t know much about him I heard of him of course but alfie is my grail ! Alfie is the grail of the sens no offence to Steve