Id have to choose to go to Games 3 and 4. Not because I do not like Edmonton, but just because of the people in Hamilton. I made a lot of friends in the juniors, especially since I was traded. But the main people that kept me active here and the ones that made it fun for me to return to the SHL now play for the Hamilton Steelhawks. Guys like Jax Duggan, Dale Miller, Aaron Wilson were all part of the Whalers team that made a couple of runs when I was present in the lockerrom. I feel like because of the past friendship I had, they would be able to take care of me in the city. Tell me what Hotel to stay at that has some good cleaning service if you know what I mean, the clubs and parties to go after the game and the restaurants to eat at. Plus, if I am in the same city, maybe they can even house me or tag along while I am there.


I think that Joe would end up asking me to play goaltender. I already block a lot of shots and I have a big frame, so he would tell me to lace up in the crease and put on the other type of equipment. Another thing that doesnt help is that I am a rookie and a rookie on the team, it would be like my initiation for me to go in nets and not play defense or forward. And, if he doesnt make me play goaltender, he would probably have me as like a grocery stick or equipment manager. He would tell me that we already weak enough, me getting more ice time just hurts us even more, I know Joe. He is a nice guy on the surface but in the room he has one hell of a temper, lemme tell you. The amount of suicides I had to do at practice was not fun I could guarentee you.


I do not really know exactly what I want to do, a vacation sure seems nice. But Free Agency? Again? Wow, I do not know about that one. It was very draining and tiring to always get here and have to answer messages and phone calls. The pitches were fun and it was cool to hear from everyone around the league, but the affect it has on your health, and the mental health, it was really a lot. If you have the chance not to test it, I think it would be a good decision after having to deal with all that stuff.
Thinking about it now, I have to go to like Bora Bora. Turn the phone off and just relax. Hit some training like on the beach, swimming and jogging. The joints need a break from the weight room


I had the opportunity to be able to play on the same pairing as Jax Duggan and I think I would have to bet on him. The defenseman in the SHL are stacked thats forsure, the race for the best defenseman is always a tight one and a fun one, but Jax has that competitive edge and that work ethic that will put him on top for many seasons I am sure. If there is one guy I would not be surprised that I would lose to, it would be him. In the end, he was the one that helped me take my game to the next level. Without him, I do not think I end up winning those 3 cups in the SMJHL and I do not have that much of a great rookie season like I did.