This off-season was one of big change. At the end of the season, I was a free agent and decided to sign with a new team. I went from playing for the Minnesota Monarchs to playing for the Los Angeles Panthers.

I'm going from a team with some big changes in Minnesota to a team that fits my timeline and is on the cusp of becoming a legit cup contender. There are a bunch of players on Los Angeles that were drafted in Season 56 along with me and each one of us have been developing and working hard since that day. We are leaders among our draft class and ready to come together as the core of this team and lead the Panthers to contention. As the new guy coming in, I want to make an impact on the team. I want them to feel good about signing me in free agency and show my teammates I'm ready to help lead them on, and off, the ice. I've put in a lot of work this off-season to really bump up my game so I'm excited to get on the ice with my new teammates.

I've got high expectation for myself going into this season. I expect to break out and become a major force in the SHL and I think Los Angeles is destined to become an elite team.

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