Minnesota Wild prospect Luke Kunin had been out injured since April when he tore left ACL. He saw some action in pre-season, albeit wearing a non-contact practice jersey.
Now he has been unleashed though, he’ll surely be seeking to make up for lost time after breaking through last year, with 19 appearances in the NHL.
Passing the conditioning test shows that Boudreau places significant value on not letting any player shirk his responsibilities, regardless of your off-season or any injuries.
He expects the same out of you whether you’re a lock in the line-up or someone on the cusp, as is the case with Luke Kunin.