These are among the most famous last words of an exasperated head coach staring at the abyss while addressing the media after practice.&nbsp;

Who has not seen, and who could ever forget, Jets coach Herman Edwards’ incredulous response to a question about a defeatist attitude perhaps infiltrating his team?&nbsp;

“This is what’s great about sports — you play to be tied after 60 minutes!” the coach exclaimed, punctuating his words with his octave growing higher and higher. “Hello? You play to be tied after 60 minutes!&nbsp;

“You don’t play to just play it.&nbsp;

Only the NHL gives out participation trophies by awarding points to losers. It is akin to tee ball, it is akin to rec house league hockey for mites when the score is extraneous. {ai:summary}<p>Jets coach Herman Edwards famously expressed frustration with a defeatist mindset, emphasizing that sports are about striving for victory, not settling for mediocrity. His passionate declaration, "You play to be tied after 60 minutes!" highlighted the competitive spirit inherent in athletics. </p><p>Edwards' remarks serve as a reminder of the importance of ambition and determination in sports, encouraging teams to aim for success rather than accept lackluster outcomes. #sports</p>

Time for NHL to end its nonsensical participation trophy era

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