Off-Season interview with Roger

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We welcome back Roger Eagles to the studio to discuss the upcoming season and his thought on how his team, The Los Angeles Stars, will do.

R: Welcome back Greg, so how have your preparations for the new season been going?
RE: Great to be back. Preparations have been great. We are in the middle of my off-season camp for our players. We have had some great participation and the team will be ready to go come the new season. We are all excited for it to start and to welcome some new draft picks

R: How do you think the team will do this season?
RE: We had a few set-backs the last few off-season so I think we will still be on the outside looking in for the playoffs. I think we need an additional 2-3 seasons to get back into that playoff contention picture and be patient as our prospects develop. Time will tell but I think we are back on the right track. Even with a depleted team we still played fairly well for what we had. We can only get better.

R: You're coming into your final year of your entry level contract. Has their been any discussions on renewal?
RE: Nothing yet, I usually like to do negotiations in the off-season so that it does not distract from the season. It's still early but I know we should be able to work something out. I want to sign and I know management want to get something done as well but it may not happen until after the season. I am not worried about it and I don't think anyone else should be. 

R: Your team holds 4 first round picks in this entry draft, any idea who management is targeting?
RE: I have not been part of those discussions and I shouldn't be. All I know is that we will get 4 players to accelerate the rebuild and hopefully they will be able to bring the team a much needed boost in the next few seasons. Things will start to get exciting again for the fanbase.

R: You were just announced to Team Eastern Europe for the World Cup of Hockey, how do you feel?
RE: It is always great to represent your nationality and we have a great group this year with a good chance of winning. I will be backing up Costanzov but hoping to get a few games in just to see how my off-season training has been working. I am looking forward to this tournament, should be fun.

 

R: Do you think Eastern Europe has a change for the gold this year?
RE: I think we do. On paper it is a very solid team. I think if we don't end up with a medal then it will be a big disappointment but the goal is to get the gold. I think the first few games will tell us how far we can expect to go.

R: Thank you for your time Roger and good luck in the World Cup
RE: Thank you and see you soon!