The offseason is a superb opportunity to get ready for the next season. Often, the best way to get prepared is to solely focus on the task at hand. So, often times I try to stay close to the rink and try to keep my time in public to a minimum. It is not that interacting with fans is not something that I want to do, but it simply is not something that I feel is promoting a focused routine. If I do happen to run into a fan at the supermarket or on my walk from my car to the rink, I always find time to take a quick photo, sign an autograph or simply have a short conversation. Ultimately, it just means that I spend less of my time out in the wider public. I try not to frequently visit popular restaurants or be out in things like festivals or block parties. I actually find that during the season I’m more apt to focus on fan interactions. It is particularly fun to get to know people on visiting cities. The offseason just feels more sacred. But that also doesn’t mean I’m going to be a jerk to a big fan here locally.