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No stranger to drip, Thomas Bordeleau loves the San Jose Sharks’ new teal helmets.
However, I had a teal equipment suggestion that made even Bordeleau pause.
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On the eve of the San Jose Sharks’ first Rookie Faceoff game, Bordeleau spoke on adding strength and explosiveness (but not weight) to his game, David Quinn as a head coach, if he adheres to Strauss Mann’s paleo diet, and his thoughts about the Sharks’ new look.
Bordeleau, on what he’s added to his game and body over the summer:
"This summer was pretty much just trying to maintain and recover as much as possible because of a full month in Finland [for the World Championships]. I came back a little bit of time off, and started working out again, but then I have dev camp, and then I had to take a little break from that, and then World Juniors and coming back here right away.
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"All my time in the gym was just trying to keep that muscle mass that I have but bring up my explosiveness and bring up my strength and kind of stay at the same weight. I’m not trying to gain weight, not trying to lose weight.
"I’m really happy with the summer I had. I think I made a lot of strides. I played so much hockey too, that was good for me."