“I’m extremely proud to be part of this organization. This is the best franchise in all sports. Wearing that jersey, representing this city and this fan base in a daily basis is something definitely I don’t take for granted. Something I enjoyed so much. It was fun, I kinda worked every day and play in front of those fans in the Bell Center is something you can’t really put into words. I don’t know it helps us as a whole, right, anytime you have a fanbase like that behind you? And you watch Gallagher protecting the puck. Shea taking his slapshots and hitting someone. And Carey making unbelievable saves. This place is electric and really do have a huge part in this team. We’ve the best fans in the league and they’re excited from what’s going on there. And next year, it’ll only get better… It was awesome, I hope I can be a Hab for life.”
“We had some momentums off. Where like you said playoff games is against the best teams around the league. And for the most part we got to come on top. All year, for six months... If we did that we having another conversation right now… That’s the goal (PO). You can say whatever you want but for the most part we played a really god hockey, all year long. It just how it goes, sometimes we came little short. We had 96 pints something like that? It’s a pretty good year but it wasn’t enough… Just got to really understand that and start the year in those games by don’t giving up important points in overtime or whatever it might be. It can cost you a spot for the playoffs… Then, early we got to really capitalize many games as possible during for the whole season. ”
“Yeah, I mean I think the main message that we tryna to get in our group right now was: We appreciated that this great year exceeded the exceptions. But this isn’t the goal we looking for... We aren’t satisfied. We’re not happy and this gonna not happen again... You can slide it every where you want but it wasn’t enough. We are just getting starting here. We’re building into something.”
“So, that being said, the positives are that the group did come along a long way... We grow up a lot as a group. We’ve a special group. Obviously, the teammates I got this year are special too... It’s a great group of guys. Really tight and close even off-ice. In top of that, if you play in the Bell Center you understand what’s it’s like. It’s always on another level… That’s my favorite place on the road before. To be at the home side, it’s a wonderful experience. I just think that guys know the history that come to this team and this organization. It’s really an honor to play with them. We’ll go all back and have a good summer and work very hard. Be ready, for the next training camp. Like I said we gonna get the work here. Kinda regroup here. Get ready for next year.”
“I don’t agree with you at all on that. I mean Jo is unbelievable here, he’s a huge part of our team. With his young age, just to see his skills and what he can bring to our team. Offensively all on the ice. He brings a lot in the locker room, day in and day out. He’s absolutely hilarious. He wants to win and love hockey more than anyone else… We’re lucky to have him. He was unbelievable this year and he’ll get better like us in the future. ”
“Definitely, still a lot of room for improvements that’s for sure. Either it’s faceoffs or playing into a 200th feet game. ”
“I play whatever they want me to play... It’s a great position (Centerman) you have to pack a lot in your stick. You can make plays and be part of the team. Really enjoyed… I would like to continue to work on those weaknesses and grow up as a player and centerman. And continue to grow up as a team. Playing center is a tough position to play but to get in touch with Phil, Nate Thompson then KK, Poehling and all of these young guys it’s exciting for our group. We all gonna come back from a good summer, we can do this and execute it… ”
“I’ll spend most of my offseason in Toronto. But I still have my place in Montreal... So, I’ll be back like back and fourth a little bit. Take a little bit time off here mentally. Get away from the game… And all that… Put together plans and working on the offseason. To be coming at the training camp flying.”
( Just Kidding I know that Arizona will never trade him);
