I've seen a lot of good and bad in the game over the years and it definitely is good to pass some of that guidance along,

I was gonna live with Todd Gill, another young player, and the general manager grabbed me by the collar, put me against the wall and said, 'You're living with a family. Find one,'

He brings so much. He has that experience of winning and that will rub off on a team that's not that far away.

When Gerard took over, he was trying to get us back on track, but he was also trying to ease our pain. Now, it's a fresh start for everyone and it's time for us to make a move. He knows that and he's not letting anything slide.

It was great, he was a lawyer and had some repossession stuff in the basement, ping pong table, video games, all that stuff. They were a great family and really helped me.

It's a family atmosphere and I think it's important for a young guy to have.