“We were playing at a high pace and we were skating. We were checking well and we were on the attack. Obviously, there were some breakdowns, but Picks was solid and has had a great preseason so far. But overall, I was happy with the way the guys played.”

“We had some veterans, a couple of guys that hadn’t played games yet. And there was some rust. More of our veteran guys made some mistakes that they don’t usually do. So, it’s just everybody kind of getting them, getting the rust off of from the summer, young guys still trying to show that they deserve another game.”

“Last year, I definitely struggled offensively a little bit in the time that I was here, and it’s always nice when you can (score goals). But for me, it’s definitely a defensive focus, and that usually leads to offence if you’re doing that well. Right now, I’m feeling pretty confident with playmaking, just trying to create a little bit on the offensive side as well. But all over, I’m trying to make solid plays and be strong on the puck.”

“It takes a little bit at first, I’m used to the bigger ice and maybe a little bit more time, but it’s been a lot of fun, especially skating with NHL players and getting used to their pace, how they play and carry themselves on and off the ice. It’s been very helpful for me, and I think I’ve adjusted pretty well up until this point. I’m trying to keep getting better at every single thing.”