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" You want maybe to be that guy or one of the few guys who can help develop the game in the United States. "

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" There are great fans in Chicago. I think you'd rather have them recognize than not recognize you. "

" I know hockey is growing in the U.S., and it's becoming more popular, but anything to get the game out there and see how we view it. We view it as the best game in the world. "

" We're here to win. We're not here just for the experience. "

" 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. "

" It has been a motto of mine my whole life - just be yourself. "

" 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. "

" When you're 18, 19, you think you know everything, but you have no clue about anything. "

" Something even minor I do is going to be reported because of things that have happened in the past. You have to be aware of that. "

" For me personally, I try to use my size to my advantage where I can either slip by guys or try to create more space for myself. "

" I try to pride myself on being involved with the fans and taking pictures when they're asked for because I know I was that little kid one day that really looked up to stars like myself, and I try to give them that on my behalf. "

" Obviously ,you want to demand the puck; you want to have it as much as you can because you feel like good things can happen when it's on your stick. "

" Whether it's just walking down the street to try to go to a movie, go to dinner, something like that, there are always a few people that recognize you. "

" I think I owe it to myself to put my best effort forward and prove how good I can be. "

" It's good to get out there and kind of move the body around a little bit, play some hockey, enjoy Nashville as a city and spend some time with family and friends. "

" If I score a goal on the road, I come home, and that's probably the first thing I'm doing, pullin' up the laptop and watching. Can't watch it in front of the teammates, or else I'll get made fun of. "

" For me, I was really lucky to go to a city like Chicago where the team was struggling at the time, and I was able to go in and play right away. "

" I did charity events with the Cup all the time. "

" Sometimes it's nice just being in your own room and having a quiet night and relaxing and getting ready for the game. "

" I think sometimes when you play those extra shifts, it gets you into the game a little bit more and gets you a little bit more involved. "

" I'm probably the guy who keeps it loose around the room and tries to joke around with guys before the game, keeping things funny. "

" I think the big thing is you really have one chance to do this... to play hockey for a living, you have one chance at your career, and you have to take full advantage of it. "

" I've noticed if you look too far ahead, it only works negatively on you. "

" I myself feel that I'm a well-rounded player and got a lot better defensively and without the puck as time has gone on. "

" Understanding where to be in your own zone really takes some time and development to learn. "

" Just try to focus one game at a time, not worry about points or anything like that. Worry about playing the right way and see what comes of it. "

" It's kind of cool to have the whole country at your back. Not just a city, but the whole country is rooting for you. "

" I like having those preseason games and exhibitions to really get ready for the regular season and get yourself off to a good start. "

" It's great to be able to continue my career in Chicago. Playing with the best organization in sports and the best fans in the game is a blessing. "

" I wouldn't be face-washing anyone in real life. I'd be skating to the bench real fast to get away. "