“I just got such a good feeling from the team... I just remember right away I felt the history of the team and the franchise and how well they treat the players... And just seeing pictures of past players around the locker room, that gives you a cool feeling. Being around that atmosphere, around the city and the fans and everything like that, it's pretty special...”
“When I got the opportunity to sign the three years, it was a no-brainer for me... That's the dream growing up: when you work, you want to play at the highest level in the world. And I think the Canadiens are probably the best franchise in the world and hockey market to play in... That's the dream and the goal to work towards. I didn't hesitate when I got the chance to sign for three years...”
“The style, the game that the coaches want to push on the team: the speed, the skating. It plays right into the strengths of my game... With my skating, puck movement, and getting into transitioning quickly... It was an easy transition for me into the group, even at the start... Right from the start, really, I just jumped in... And obviously, the coaches help you along a little ways. But it just felt pretty natural for me jumping into their system...”
“With all of them, they helped me along and they all taught me a little something different. They're all veteran guys and have been in the League for a long time. For me, it was my second full year in the NHL... I still have lots to learn and lots of growth to do... But being around those guys, with their experience and everything they've been through throughout their careers. It helped me a ton...”
“It’s just a matter of every year, you learn something different or tweak something different. To do just a couple degrees better. For me, it's just been a combination of consistency in the gym... Putting the time in and the strength stuff. And then also just getting on the ice and working on ice.”
“I'm going to look to tweak the diet a little bit... I always look for a little extra edge there... And then working on the hands off-ice. Even for 30 minutes a day. Just to start stickhandling with a golf ball and then just shoot a few extra pucks. Even before my workout to start... I'm not out there for two hours every day doing it extra... But I think 20-30 minutes of that extra each day will add up. Even if it makes you a 5% better player, that huge...”