Eagles end of season interview

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While there are still a few games left to go in the VHL season, for Roger he has officialy played his last game of the season.

Due to VHL rules, the backup will play the remaining few games. We sat with Roger to discuss his season.

 

R: Thanks for comming by and speaking with us today. First lets get your thoughts on this season.

E: No problem! While we may have missed the playoffs, we still played well as a team. As a team we won more games and got more points then last season. As a goalie I set personal bests in Wins, Save percentage, Goals against average and shutouts. So I think it was a definate improvemnt for everyone and looking forward to next season.

R: You currently sit as the only player in the Eagles dynasty to not make the playoffs by your sophmore season. Greg Eagles made the playoffs every season he played, Tom and Henry only missed the playoff once. Is that a concern for you?
E: All those 3 had incredible careers and were lucky enough to pretty much make the playoffs every season they played but it does not affect me. I knew comming in I would be drafted for a team that was rebuilding. It will take a few seasons but I think Los Angeles can get there. Patience is key.

R: Next season you enter your final season of your rookie contract. Has there been any discussions on an extension and if given would you even consider staying considering the teams lack of success in your first two seasons?

E: There have been no talks yet but there is still a full season to go. I also don't know how you can ask that question, I have been very vocal in saying I want to stay here in Los Angeles and help them back into the playoffs. It is my main goal and hopefully by next season you will see an extension.

 

R:  LA has a few draft picks in this years draft, do you think they should draft best player available or by positional need?

E: As a team we need pretty much every position filled out so I would go with best available. You want to fill the team with the best that we can get and players that want to play here. That will be the main goal is to convince those guys that this is a team worth playing for and to not jump to FA at the earliest opportunity. 

 

R: Predicitons for LA for next season?

E: I think it will be another building season as we try to get the draft picks from this upcomming draft accustomed to the big leagues. I don't think we will see the playoffs for another 2-3 seasons. That being said though, I think it will still be an improved season over this one. We are looking forward to it.

R: Thanks for your time Roger and we wish you all the best next season:

E: Thank You! Will be happy to return next season and discuss how it went