Shayne Gostisbehere's offseason couldn't have gone better

He might be in the best shape of his life...

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Shayne Gostisbehere's offseason couldn't have gone better
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Shayne Gostisbehere couldn't have asked for a better offseason considering this same time last year he was recovering and rehabilitating from hip surgery. 

The electrifying young blueliner opened up to CSN Philly about how this summer is different than the last.

"I have a lot less doubt, just I'd say, body-wise," Gostisbehere said Monday. "Obviously last year coming off surgeries and stuff. You have your doubts mentally if I'm going to hold up. I think the biggest thing for me is how good of a summer I just had, how strong I got. I feel like I'm in great shape. I'm ready for the season. Build it up to break it down."

Much of Gostisbehere's offseason conditioning program centered around upper-body core strength while adding muscle that he believes will help him battle defenders along the boards, fight for loose pucks and just improve overall stamina.

"The biggest thing for me is the organization as a group believes in me and looks at me as part of the future, and I think that's the biggest thing especially with so many young D prospects coming up," Gostisbehere said. "I think that was the biggest thing for me and my family. I'm happy to be in Philly and happy to be in Philly for a long time."

The 24-year-old exploded for 46 points in his rookie campaign, but regressed last season, posting a minus-21 rating and seeing his goal total drop significantly. It appears he's well on his way to a successful season in 2017-18. 

Source: CSN Philly