I thought about it the other day: I'm just happy to be part of this team when he's here. I don't know how long he will play but he's for sure the best player I ever played with. Just the way he can dominate when he wants to amazes me. He keeps going the whole year here and he's so important for us. It's huge that he just keeps scoring and keeps going. |
I want to be with the Rangers, that's the main reason I'm here. I know it is hard coming from Europe to come to the NHL right away. |
I want to stay here for a long time, but you never know, ... It can change so fast. If I get the chance, I'd love to play many more years and make the playoffs for many years here. |
I wanted to tell him something; I don't have to tell you what I said. I said it in English. I wanted to make sure he understood. |
I was beginning to wonder what was going on. You start to get the feeling it's not our night. |
I was like, 'Is that for me?' |
I was really --. The way they scored was just lucky goals. When they tied it up 2-2, it just felt like maybe it wasn't our night tonight. |
I was upset about giving up the goal. It was pretty tough to face the next two. I had to stop them or the game was over. |
I'm always nervous on game days ... I take it as a good sign. If I'm not nervous, I'm not really into the game. |
I'm getting close to the game I want to play over here, ... It's not just the smaller rink that's different, it's how they play. In Sweden, a lot of players are good passers, good skaters. They hold on to the puck more. There's a lot more dump and chase over here. They go for the net and shoot. If they find an opening over here, they'll hit it. |
I'm loving it. I'm living my dream, |
I'm not on top of my game, but it feels like the puck was bouncing their way. It was a tough challenge for us. |
I've been dreaming about playing in this league and for this organization for such a long time. I'm having so much fun, and so far it's been a great year. ... I love to play, especially at home. You get a lot of energy just being out there. |
In Sweden and Europe, they pass more and set up other players. Here, they go right to the net. |
In the third period, I thought I really played a weak period. I was tired. That's why I really needed this game. |