I'm always challenging him. I always say, it's the best coast, as I like to call the West Coast, against the South. Back when J.T. (O'Sullivan) was here, it was me and J.T. against Craig (Nall) and Brett.

Attitude is attitude, whether you're a West Coast gangster or East Coast gangster, you know?

The West coast money and the East coast money, in an ever-increasing manner, is finding its way to Chicago.

For me, personally, Detroit is a melting pot for everything. We get the best from the East Coast, West Coast and down South.

I want to be the best. I want to be counted on by my teammates. I want to be counted on by this organization and the fans. I want to be someone they know is going to bring it every single week. I prepare to be the best.

Whether you come from Port Alberni on the West Coast as I do, or from Port-Cartier on the shores of the St. Lawrence, we all share the rare privilege of being citizens of one of the greatest countries in the world.