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" People might not view me as competitive as I really am. "

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" I'll always welcome some extra shifts and some extra ice time, and it's my job to be as prepared as possible to play those minutes. "

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" It's kind of crazy to think I'm still 22 and going into my fifth season. Time has been flying by. I think it's about that time I really take the next step to the elite level. "

" As an offensive player, you always want to produce and score goals, especially when that's your job on the team. "

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