It's going to be a big season for me, ... The league's going to be a different story. And Nashville acquired a few players who play a similar style to me. It's going to be a challenge making the cut again.

It's going to be a battle in camp, ... But you've got to do what you've got to do. I ain't no heavyweight, but at the same time I'm going to back up my teammates 110%. I'm going to do whatever it takes to make the team.

I don't necessarily agree with some of the things he does. He hits a guy a half hour after he passes the puck -- that's boarding, that should be a penalty. And every time he hits he lifts his feet, that's charging. It's ridiculous. He gets so much publicity, I don't know if that's the reason it doesn't get called. Anybody who leaves their feet should get two minutes for charging.

There's not quite so much going on, and that's probably a good thing. I'm always happy to see the fans, but I know I've got to be concentrating on getting a win.

There are a lot of parallels to the 'Sparkle' story and my story.

This is the kind of season Nashville is having this year. They find a way to scratch out wins. We seem to find a way to lose this year. But we definitely had a chance to win.