I didn't know if I was just going to be a rental player. This makes me feel a lot better about being here and wanting to battle for the rest of the year with these guys. |
I play a style of game that attracts attention and it (ticks) people off, that's all. That's fine. I'll take all the attention. That way, my teammates can play in peace. |
I think it?s a great feeling. It?s an honor to go to a successful team, a team that wants to win. There?s not much more you can ask for as a hockey player then to go to a team that aspires for the Stanley Cup each and every year. It?s a great opportunity for me. |
I'll talk to them after the series. Before that there are no friends anywhere. |
I'm a different guy off the ice. I have two boys, four and one. I feed them. I change the youngest one's diapers. |
I'm a laid-back, quiet guy. I change my kids' diapers. |
I'm going to bring my physical play, there's no doubt about that. If it helps neutralize anything, great. If it helps our team, gives it an emotional lift at times during the game, perfect. |
I'm more of a stay-at-home, physical defenseman. I can kill penalties and play against the top line. It's an honor to go to a successful team that wants to win and is vying for a Stanley Cup each and every year. |
If I was ever going to [spear somebody], it would be someone I hate. He?s a friend. |
It just follows me around and it knocks at my door. |
It was a penalty and it should not have been done. I felt bad about it. |
It's a mind-set of going out and getting the job done. |
It's a place I've always wanted to go to, ever since my draft day. That's my style. They've always used big, physical defensemen. So I was excited to have a chance. |
It's not like I look for s--- to happen. It follows me around and knocks on my door. |
Now, because of the new rules, you can't hold on as much and pin a guy against the wall. Guys are facing the glass a lot more. They position their body between you and the puck and try to play keep-away. |