I've never had surgery before, but I'm just happy I can get back and continue the rest of the season. Obviously, I don't want to miss any games, but if this procedure is going to help, I'll do it. I'll just be so excited the next time I get to put my skates on.

That's one area where we differ from the rest of Alberta. It didn't become the huge problem here that it did in other communities.

I don't know. I wish I could tell you because I'd like to know, too.

We know when it's time to shake things up. We're here for our teammates, and we hope our teammates know we're here for them. We're not going to let anyone take liberties. You've got to use your head, but if it's for the betterment of the team, it's time. Fighting is down (in the league) but if there is a time or place, I'm there for it.

Obviously, everyone would like to see a fight pretty much every night, but I've got more responsibility. I'm on the power play and penalty kill. I'm just out there to help my team. If I've got to fight because someone's taking liberties with our team, then so be it. But I'm not going to go out there looking for it.

Pretty much, you've got to be able to play now to succeed in this game. There's not that one-dimensional player. Teams aren't carrying those tough guys. They want guys who can serve all sorts of roles.