Yes! What a great interview!
The development team has shown they are second to none – they are probably the best in the league. They’ve done nothing but good things the last couple of years here, with the two Cups and all that. I’ve just kind of got to put my work in here and go from there. It’s something I’m committed to and something that I’m willing to do.â€
Kevin really appears committed to doing whatever work he needs to do to become a King. I wouldn't bet against this guy being a really solid Kings player.
On the possibility of being sent to Ontario:
As of right now, I’m in Manchester and I’ve been going to practice and the games so far, just trying to do the best I can and show everyone I belong here. Whatever happens with that, I’m going to be able to keep my head up, because I knew that I could do all that I could do.â€
Great attitude!
Everyone’s ultimate goal is to play in the National Hockey League, and for us, its to play for the Los Angeles Kings.
I remember the interviews with co-captains Gravel and Nic Dowd during the NCAA playoffs. These two really showed a sense of pride, ownership, and loyalty to St. Cloud and their coach and teammates. I think Kevin and Nic will bring some of the qualities that Stoll and Greene brought to the Kings culture, qualities that makes teammates go the extra mile for each other.
We had so much speculation and a bit of panic around the lack of an NHL contract (yet) for Gravel because we have been excited about him as a prospect and hey, it's summer, there's no actual hockey going on to micro-analyze. This interview makes me feel good as a fan that Kevin is committed to this team. I think that the Kings are still highly interested in him. Maybe they are challenging him because they know he'll rise to the challenge and be our next Willie Mitchell.
Thanks for the interview. Nice job!
