I look at it as a challenge, ... I'm not going to put too much added pressure on myself. I want to play in the NHL, and after that [happens], I can worry about things beyond that.

It's more frustrating. My expectation probably wasn't that I'd play [during the playoffs], but I was just trying to make sure that if there was any chance that it was possible to come back that I was ready and that I'd done everything I could to be ready. It's frustrating, disappointing. But can't really control any of that.

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

It is so important to me to have my time away from hockey. Obviously, hockey is my passion; I love it. But definitely for me, time away from the rink and time when my mind isn't thinking about hockey is important.

I need to work on defensive play and being consistent.

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.

Love isn't lying, it's loose in a lady who lingers, saying she is lost, and choking on hello.