We hear it each and every year - the playoffs are a different animal. Players have a limited window with which to work to try to accomplish all of their career goals. In other words, winning a Stanley Cup is hard and players typically need to elevate their game during the playoffs and find a new gear to avoid going home early each spring/summer.
Following Thursday's optional morning skate, Acciari spoke with the media and was asked about his friendships on the other side of the fence. Acciari admitted to still being very close with a lot of the players in Florida after spending 3 seasons in Florida, despite leaving to sign with the Blues last summer. However, he did say that right now, the communication has been cut off.
This may seem pretty cold, but with Acciari already being on the wrong side of 30, time is running out to win a Championship. There's no doubt in my mind that his friends in Florida feel the same way.