NHL: Sebastian Aho denies claims that a ghostwriter put words in his mouth

Sebastian Aho, a key player for the Carolina Hurricanes, has publicly refuted a statement attributed to him in a Players' Tribune article published over a year ago. The article, intended to feature athletes sharing their stories in their own words, included a line that read, "Everybody is a loser until they’re a winner." This quote resurfaced during media day for the Stanley Cup Finals, with reporters questioning Aho about potential pressure stemming from the statement.

However, Aho surprised journalists by stating he never uttered or wrote the controversial phrase. "I never said that. I actually asked them to remove that part," Aho told reporters, expressing confusion about how the statement ended up in the published article. He suggested that a ghostwriter may have inserted the words without his explicit consent or knowledge.

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I never said that. I actually asked them to remove that part.

Despite the clarification regarding the past article, Aho affirmed the Hurricanes' unwavering goal: to win the Stanley Cup. He acknowledged the team's progress in reaching the finals but stressed that the work is far from over. "Past achievements don't help tomorrow when the puck drops," Aho stated, emphasizing the team's current focus on the championship ahead. The Hurricanes are set to begin their finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Past achievements don't help tomorrow when the puck drops.