Despite this, the Blues have scratched him from two straight games, and now, the 27-year old has responded in his first interview with the media since the benching began.
With three points in his five games this season, Vrana knows he can be better, and the Blues are hoping that when he gets back into the lineup, this has lit a fire under him that could spark a big breakout year.
The veteran forward has been in the NHL for eight seasons now, with 47 and 52 points in a season for the Capitals early in his career, and now, the Blues are hoping that they can once again unlock that type of player in Vrana.
It appears he'll be back in the lineup when the team next take the ice against the Colorado Avalanche, and in the interview, Vrana reveals what he needs to improve upon in order to get back to his very best in the NHL.
Ultimately, benching a veteran can either go one of two ways; the motivation forces the player to bounce back or it does the exact opposite, and it appears Vrana is taking it in stride and will look to get back to his best when he officially returns to the ice.
As Read on Blade of Steel - Jakub Vrana Responds After Blues Make Him a Healthy Scratch for Two Games
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