O'Quinn addresses draft questions.

[David O'Quinn 115]

Reporter Roger Pennies here, late last night I managed to trap O'Quinn into a phonecall, and I was able to question him about his hopes in the draft. Though he has already stated his opinions and options vaguely before, in one of the weekly Saskatoon press conferences, I valued the ability to question him directly.

 

R: "So, we're closing in on both the VHL and VHLM entry draft. Is there any teams in the VHL or VHLM you do want to be drafted to, specifically?"

 

O: "Well, as I've said before: I ultimately just want to play hockey. Besides my wife and my children, this sport is the love of my life. So at the end of the day, I just want to be drafted. However in saying that, I'd like to stay as close to home as I can. If I had to choose, I'd want to be drafted to Toronto, or New York, in the VHL. Nothing against the rest of the teams, but for the sake of my family above all else I'd like to remain close to home. I also wouldn't mind Washington, but i'm shooting for New York. As for the VHLM, I'd love to return to Saskatoon. You might call it backwards thinking, since Halifax is way closer to home, but I've loved it here in Saskatoon and my son has been talking about moving to Calgary."

 

R: "Ok, fair enough. You just wanna play the sport, I respect that. Eh, how about where you don't want to go? I guess you already answered this, but i'm asking anyways.

 

O: "Well, I'd have a tough time in the European conference. For reasons I already said... I want to stay close to home, close to family. Europe isn't where either of those things are. Now, I have a golf tourney to attend in the morning, so I need to hit the hay. Goodnight, Roger."

Edited October 25, 2019 by JohnOQuinn

[David O'Quinn 115]

1 hour ago, Tate said:

The thing about Latvia is that it can become home very quickly.

 

Great job on this! I too wanted to be drafted by Toronto when I first came into the league, but not sure if Toronto drafts anyone anymore lol. They might this upcoming draft tho, so good luck to you

Maybe for my player, but not his fictional family. That's the crutch  Good luck to you in your endeavors too, sir!