I think every athlete will tell you no matter what sport you're in, when you train so hard and when you care so much about doing what you do, there's a little bit of nerves that come with that. But nerves that won't prevent you form performing, nerves that, hopefully, allow you to be that much more motivated and inspired to do well.

It's been really slow obviously, but I'm not worried about that. I feel like from where I was a couple months ago, things are a lot better. Just being able to skate and stuff was encouraging. Hopefully the next step doesn't have any hurdles.

I am putting pressure on myself to do my best and perform to my potential.

I always wanted to be the best and to get the most out of myself.

People are going to have their opinions. Whether it's good or bad, I don't really think about it either way.

I don't think there's ever a time where I step back and say I wish I was something different. I'm doing what I love to do.

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