For the upcoming season, I´m focusing on the defensive side more compared to previous years. I talked with the coaches about my role, and we all agreed that it could be better if I approach the game from a different angle. Instead of trying to skate with the puck up the ice by myself, I should try to keep it as simple as possible, let the puck do the work. That is a good change in my opinion, there is no denying the fact that as an older player my movement is not on the same level as in the past. By simplifying my game I will hopefully play better and more importantly, get to play a bit longer in SHL.

On our own end, I have been given the freedom to be more physical, especially near our own net. From my point of view that is something, I´m looking forward to, despite the wheels slowing a little bit I´m still in pretty good shape, no major injuries that have greatly reduced my ability to play physically. Overall, the new approach is not that different compared to the past, I´ll just try to pass the puck more and control the crease aggressively.