‘”They really are a big key to us and our franchise. There’s always a lot of speak about the ‘future of the franchise.’ Well, I don’t like talking about the future. How about immediately right now making them ‘key in the franchise?’ All of our guys are key in the franchise. That doesn’t mean Sam Reinhart is any less key, but why would they not be just as key? They’re playing crucial minutes in a game. I believe they feel a greater sense of ownership with an outcome, with a result, within the team, and they’ve taken that. I’ve challenged them with that, and I’ve pushed them hard. Results matter, and [I’ve said], ‘The puck is on your stick as much as anyone else’s. You can do this.'”‘