That the Americans have righted some of the ship and are a competing franchise in this years standings race. Last year we were grooming and this year we are moving up.
An all-round improvement on team defence. We've all bought into the system and it seems like everyone is playing great in both ends, but even more that our goalies aren't left high and dry.
I'm ready for everything. Did some great training during the off-season and got to a place where I think I'll be able to raise my game in year three.
I expect Luka Volkov to be front and centre in the success of the Americans. He will be one of the most explosive defensemen in the league and lead from the backend.
I think we've rotated lines all year last season and we'll find a mix that helps us 100%, but in the meantime I just take what I'm given and go out and perform for the boys and fans.
Yes, Seattle. Seattle likes to talk a lot of shit for a team that has won nothing. We haven't won much either but we don't run our mouths. Being active is one thing but being a mouthpiece just comes back to bite you.
Gary is a classic. When I got to New York I got a great experience with Gary. Gary told me my back wasn't in the side carry slots of the bus. So I went back out to go check and he pulled the bus away. He only went about 50 feet but he scared the shit out of me. Oh and theres his huge love for pins, so I went out and bought a cowboy hat and every city we travel through; I grab him a pin to place on the cowboy hat.
I trained with a few friends of mine. Markus King is a friend of mine and getting to shoot on a two time cup champion is a huge advantage for me. I brought along some former players in Tyson Kohler and Unassisted as well (apparently those two go fishing together).
I took a trip down to Uganda to build homes for the people of the country. Luckily it was very fulfilling and helped me have some peace of mind after a stressful season.
Giancarlo Stanton reached out to me, but my true allegiance runs with the Rockies as they drafted my cousin. I can't do a cross-promotion unless the Americans tell me the Yankees are calling about one.