There were a number of reasons why I wanted to get back to playing in a good hockey environment and I think they have that here in Vancouver,

I think we're through with that. It's a lot more positive environment than it was six to nine months ago.

If you're looking for a silver lining to a dark cloud, that would be it, ... I wasn't traded for a bag of pucks. It helps your confidence to know that you are being traded for quality hockey players. It's been interesting. I've been moved around quite a bit, always in big trades. Most times, the reasons were economic ones.

We got off to a rough start in New York where I wasn't playing too much. Going to Washington I was having fun playing hockey again but got hurt. I got traded to L.A. and everything was a downward spiral.

A spot was available here on the right wing, so I'm hoping I can slide in and contribute as best I can. The fact that I'm playing in a Canadian market, the beauty of Vancouver with its incredible weather and things to do, that's just icing on the cake.

It was a great play by the twins (Henrik Sedin took a pass from his twin brother, Daniel), ... For me, pretty easy. Just put it in the net. ... A nice little saucer pass right on my stick.