There’s a saying: an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. Dallas Eakins has had a lot more idle time than he prefers the past six months; he keeps Lucifer at bay and makes sure his mind is sharp through regular exercise, whether it’s running, hitting the gym, or cycling.
Everyone knows the frequent joke in professional sports about players who don’t make the playoffs having more time to golf. How about coaches let go in mid-season? That’s the case for the ex-Edmonton Oilers bench boss, and former NHLer, who was fired last December. Substitute golf with any other outdoor sport — especially cycling — along with bonus family time.