Cowan the Bra-barian
Back in December, Jeff Cowan was an afterthought pickup by the Canucks. He was a middle weight goon, a low rent Brad May (and that’s saying something) who could add a little so-called ‘grit’ to the lineup.
This season, he went 44 games without scoring a single goal. In about half the games he played this season, he didn’t get a shot. And yet, out of the blue, he’s scored six goals in four games.
Elite athletes are such odd ducks, psychologically. It’s obvious that, at the top end of any sport, the difference between the good players and the great one is entirely mental.
I don’t know if Cowan’s been going to a new therapist or something, but he’s got the mojo these days. It’s quite a thing to watch. It’s nice to hear that Cowan’s receiving the necessary support from the fans.
