With the fans and the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, the way I've been treated here has been awesome.

And I'm, whether I want it or not, a front figure for the team, a guy that talks about how the team is doing and represents the team.

I'm 31 years old and I want to be part of a championship team before my career is over.

If I'm going through a hard part of my life, I just think about the fact I am living a dream. Alot of people aren't as fortunate to have their hobby-the thing they love to do most-as their job. I just think about that and I feel better.

I think you're a little more fragile when you're younger.

With the fans and the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, the way I've been treated here has been awesome.

You can see all kinds of matchups within those teams, but I think it's going to come down to who plays best as a team and is patient.