I always admired him, was so inspired by him,

It was the basic story of having to leave it all behind, ... My grandfather was a lawyer and landowner who had it all, and when he came [to America] he was selling strawberries.

I knew I could finish school anytime, and I will eventually, ... But in a hockey sense and for my career it was best to leave and step up to a new challenge.

They were awful, still are,

I like the one-on-ones. I think it's going to bring out the athletic goalies and I feel like I'm one of those guys.

You can tell everyone's playing for a spot.