On every level I have played I've heard, `Am I going to perform or not because of my size?' I think I have proved to people I can perform regardless of how big I am.

I feel more comfortable confidence-wise. You get to the NHL, and you're nervous about trying things. With experience, you're not as afraid of being creative.

I don't know WHEN I'll be big enough to play!

You want to be the guy who makes an impact in every game. In this sport it's all about results-winning games and making the playoffs.

The biggest thing I have learned is you can't take anything for granted. You have to work as hard as you can every night, regardless.

New York is a place I wanted to come

Why would I want four or five more inches? I use my speed.