I've spent every game I've ever played making sure I'm out-working the other guy.

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.

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've spent every game I've ever played making sure I'm out-working the other guy.

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.

New York is a place I wanted to come

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.