Chat with Eagles

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Another season and another annual season interview with Roger Eagles. Today we talk about LA's progression, his new contract and charity.

 

R: Welcome back Roger for another chat, how have you been?

RE: I have been doing great. Little tired with an average of 44 shots per game but still in good spirits.

R: We noticed that too but you have been playing pretty well regardless. Tell us how do you see LA in terms of the teams progression so far?

RE: I think we are on the right path. We will have a couple of prospects ready to go next season and another couple more the season after that. If things continue the way they are I see us competing in 3 or so seasons. If the prospects develop like we think they will, this team will definately be a force to be reckoned with. May not look like it now but just wait and see.

 

R: Speaking of long term, you just recently signed a 4 year extension contract with LA. Many didn't expect such a long term but when it was announced a lot of people were surprised.

RE: I don't know why people were surpsied. I have always said since I was drafted to LA that I wanted to stay here and help them win a cup. Yeah these first 3 seasons have been a little rough but that has not deterred me. I am always team first and trying to achive the team gold. I don't need the invidivual awards to prove myself. It's a great team to be on and will be even better over the next few seasons and I wanted to be a part of that.

R: Many people were also surprised with the draft pick of Ricky Lafleur when the team already had it's goalie of the future in you. Do you see any issues in the next few seasons when Ricky is ready to play?
RE: I don't see any issues, competition is always good. Ricky is a great guy and  ill happily do a 1a/1b type of goalie situation with him if that is what the team wants. Once again I want whats best for the team. I always see it as a smart tactical move to have 2 goalies that can come in and play well. The other team will never know who is starting and what to expect.

R: You have been a part of many charity drives over your short career here in the VHL. Any other charities you are looking to work with currently?
RE: Right now I am donating what I can to help those out in need from the LA fires happening in multiple locations. Many people have lost their homes and valuables. Many pets have been abondoned or injured. So I am splitting what I can to help support fire fighting efforts as well as the humane society to help those pets.

R: That's great to see a young player always willing to help out in the community he plays for. That's all the time we got for today. See ya next time!

RE: Was a pleasure to be here and look forward to the next one!