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AUGUST 2021 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM // 35 BEYOND THEIR PLAYING CAREERS, Eddie Olczyk, David A. Jensen and Pat Lafontaine are still linked together by what united them in the first place: hockey. Long after they hung up their competitive skates, the talented trio continues to make their mark on the game. After serving as NBC's lead game analyst since 2006, Olczyk will be the lead NHL game analyst for Turner Sports when TNT begins its sev- en-year broadcast deal next season. The Chicago native also serves as an analyst for Blackhawks games. Jensen continues to give back to the game by helping the next generation of players improve their skills as the owner/operator of DAJ Hockey LLC in the Boston area. One of Jensen's passions remains getting out into the community and working with kids of all backgrounds to teach the core values of hockey: commitment, perse- verance, and teamwork. Like his linemates, Lafontaine continues to give back in his duties as vice president of hockey development and community affairs for the NHL, and has been a driving force behind the league's Declaration of Principles, which promotes a safe, positive and inclusive environment for players and families. He is also the creator of the Companions in Courage Foundation, which raises funds to build interactive playrooms for children in hospitals around the country. Hockey Remains Central Part Of 'Diaper' Trio's Lives HOUGH IT MAY NOT BE ROCKET SCIENCE, there is a c e r t a i n s c i e n c e t o m a k i n g a g r e a t l i n e : Chemistry. The great lines of hockey history, some with catchy n i c k n a m e s l i k e t h e G A G ( G o a l A G a m e ) L i n e i n N e w Yo r k (Je a n R a t e l l e , V i c H a d f i e l d a n d R o d Gilbert), the Production Line in Detroit (Sid Abel, Ted Lindsey and Gordie Howe) or Buffalo's French Connection (Gilbert Perreault, Rene Robert and Rick Martin), all featured great players who, when teamed up with the right partners, were downright explosive. "You can be successful in your own right, and remember that success has a different connotation for every player based on their skills," said former New York Islanders great Bryan Trottier. " S o R i c k M a r t i n g e t s 3 0 g o a l s a n d 4 0 assists, Robert has 25 goals and 60 assists, Finding The Right Chemistry Is The Key To Creating A Great Line /// By Bob Schaller T LINE A Fine