Lafleur, who was our best player, had his best years. And then you had a whole group of guys in there who were role guys who were younger and trying to find a way to make a contribution. Management planned the team as well as they could have, having everyone coming together. Deep friendships result. Players and coaches care for one another.
Time is spent together away from the rink.
Cliques aren't tolerated. The dressing room is the social epicenter, not a fault line. You can have the best talent in the world, but if the room isn't right, you're not going to win a championship. That's what sets the Wings apart. They have a tremendous rapport.