06-25-2019, 05:31 AM
Radnich is a pretty dichotomous personality. On one hand, he's a good guy with a big heart who respects everyone. On the other, he's cynical and dismissive of sports and fans, is kind of obsessed with celebrity, while being extremely humble and valuing his own privacy.
I can never forget being in the Bay Area in March and hearing him talk about Erik Karlsson as a free agent. He basically said because hockey isn't a big deal around here like it is in Canada, and Karlsson can go out in San Jose with nobody recognizing him, he likely wouldn't be re-signing with the Sharks.
The very next day I was at Santana Row with a friend, and saw Erik Karlsson lounging at the Japanese restaurant there, looking out on passersby. It was March, sunny, and in the mid 60s. He looked to be quite relaxed and enjoying himself. I guess so, because he just signed an 8-year contract to stay in San Jose.
The self-deprecating humor is appreciated, but the cynicism about sports really turned me off.
I can never forget being in the Bay Area in March and hearing him talk about Erik Karlsson as a free agent. He basically said because hockey isn't a big deal around here like it is in Canada, and Karlsson can go out in San Jose with nobody recognizing him, he likely wouldn't be re-signing with the Sharks.
The very next day I was at Santana Row with a friend, and saw Erik Karlsson lounging at the Japanese restaurant there, looking out on passersby. It was March, sunny, and in the mid 60s. He looked to be quite relaxed and enjoying himself. I guess so, because he just signed an 8-year contract to stay in San Jose.
The self-deprecating humor is appreciated, but the cynicism about sports really turned me off.