I've always had a passion for hockey, ... That's the key. You can't be putting in time. You have to enjoy doing what you do.

The biggest thing for me is the passion that I've always had for hockey. I remember growing up, no matter what I did in life, my parents always told me to try to do my best at it and be my best. I can say going through different things that passion is the most important part. It's not skills or talent or any of that stuff.

I want to reward this city. Pittsburgh is a great hockey town.

I need to work on defensive play and being consistent.

When I saw that goal, the first thing I said was, 'You won't see a goal like that ever again.' It's one thing to have second effort but, on top of that, the athleticism he showed. It's just an example of the talent that he has.

For me, I've learned that the best thing is to focus on the team you play for and yourself and what you need to do.

For every whack I've given, I've gotten four or five.