Nick Leddy asks mom to pack ‘more badass’ lunches from now on
Nick Leddy has suddenly found himself an integral part of the
Blackhawks’ assertive, puck-moving defense. However, the pimply
kid from Minnesota has not yet gotten used to being a feared
player on a dominant team. Recently, Leddy took a small step
toward improving that hockey image: asking his mother to pack
“more badass” lunches.  “How am I supposed to act intimidating
after eating PB+J with the crusts cut off?” asked Leddy. “From
now on it’s meatball subs, and mom, make my Cheetos flamin’. And
no more perfectly-cubed fruit, throw the whole cantaloupe in
there.”  Leddy has immediately banned the following food items:
pudding cups, mac ‘n’ cheese, Cheese Nips, fruit roll-ups,
animal crackers, small bags full of cereal and anything that
spells snacks with an ‘x.’  Concluded Leddy: “I told ma she can
still put those little notes in my lunches, but only the ones
with inspirational quotes. No hearts or smiley faces. A guy can
only take so many purple