"Sleeping Giants: NHL Teams Learn the Hard Way to Leave Stars Alone. In the world of professional hockey, there's an age-old adage that warns against waking a sleeping giant. But when it comes to top talent on opposing teams, do NHL teams really know when to hold back? Recent games have shown that some teams are still learning this delicate balance, often with disastrous consequences. As the playoffs heat up, can these teams find the right strategy to contain their opponents' star players, or will they continue to suffer the consequences of waking the sleeping giant?"
You don’t wake a sleeping giant. That phrase is often used in sports, referring to not wanting to fire up top talent on opposing teams if they aren’t playing at…
