Washington Times · Oct 5, 2018
LOVERRO: If Kuznetsov is as good as Capitals hope, keep that Cup warm
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**ANALYSIS/OPINION:
There is a quote that is often attributed to former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe that cautions against the seduction of success — “It’s hard to get up to do roadwork at 6 a.m. when you are wearing silk pajamas.”
In other words, it’s hard to become champion. It’s even harder to stay champion.