Rick Dhaliwal @DhaliwalSports 10m10 minutes ago
Just talked with Kole Lind about the massive jump from junior to pro hockey, not getting to play in playoffs and what he was told in his Utica exit meeting.
Lind: "You have to be a complete player in pro hockey, you have to be a 200 foot player to play in that league, that's what I learned. I tried to adjust my game, I started getting chances at the end, as long as I get chances I can put up numbers."
Lind on not getting to play in the playoffs: "It's never easy siting out games no matter what level it's at, sitting and watching always sucks. But watching the games in Utica and the electricity in the building makes me excited for the next step."
Lind on his exit meeting: "Biggest thing Trent Cull told me was to get stronger this summer. I told them that being quicker and shield the puck from men is the biggest thing I need to work on, it's a big summer for me."
(pretty sure this could almost be any prospect talking, just replace the name... still, sounds like Utica was an eye opener for him which is exactly what you want)