Derek Damon
Derek Damon
chemistry coming good hopefully hoping messing open strong worry
It's exciting, because if I go down there and play well, hopefully it will open up a lot of doors. I'm hoping to make a strong showing. And it's especially good to go down relaxed, show them what I can do, and not have to worry about coming in and messing anything up with a team's chemistry that's in the playoffs.
battles compete wins
He wins all the one-on-one battles for the puck. He makes you want to go out there and compete just as hard.
emphasized guys half learn letting middle run season start stretch
He really emphasized that the stretch run was the most important part of the season. The start and middle half of the season were to find out who could play with who and letting the new guys learn the systems.
similar stick systems takes team whatever willing win within
They really stick to their systems. They are similar to us. We are really disciplined within our systems. And that is what it is going to tak: A team that is more disciplined in their systems and willing to do whatever it takes to win the game.
dangerous games guys puck smart throwing
We can't keep throwing these games away. Guys are not being smart with the puck in dangerous situations.