i think there are several reasons for ovie's change. one is putting the 'c' on his shirt-he hasn't been the same since. then he lost his #1 assist guy, backstrom, for a lot of this season. then there was the move towards more d by boudreau, with the shift in play completed by hunter. i think ovie showed a willingness and ability to change his style of play during the postseason, but i have no doubt at all that losing time on ice really ticked him off.
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