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Konowalchuk had a lot to take in under Joe Sacco. Unfortunately, Sacco was also learning the ropes so it seemed like they fumbled around together for a while trying to figure out how to lead a NHL team. What Konowalchuk learned while in Colorado has served him well with the T-Birds. He is becoming that strong coaching influence that these young players need to guide them during these important formative years.
He will make missteps but Konowalchuk is the type of person to graciously admit when he is wrong, learn from it and move on. It has been fun seeing him settle in and work with these young players.