I think everyone expects if you're in the lead, or if you're a favourite to win, you will win, and if you don't, then you're in a slump. It's not the case.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
There's always pressure playing in the NHL. You want to play your best game every game. Expectations are always gonna be there; it's just important that you know how to handle expectations.
The championship always goes to the team that wins the most rounds and is the most prepared. I think everybody on our team works hard towards keeping that goal. Time will tell if we're prepared or not.
I think I don't really have any expectations; I don't look at the season as a whole - I look at it race by race.
I just always expect the best because I'm a competitor and if I'm competing, then obviously I'm trying to be better in everything.
We are a motivated team, and there is nothing that can stop us from winning the title. Even if I had lost, my teammates would have made up for it.
I have a very high expectation for everything I do. And when I go out and compete, I expect myself to make every play.
I don't believe in team motivation. I believe in getting a team prepared so it knows it will have the necessary confidence when it steps on a field and be prepared to play a good game.
We're trying to put ourselves in the best position to win, period, if not this year, next year.
In order to win, you must expect to win.
I know the people expect the best - good. The people expect we'll play fantastic football and win games - good. I can't control that. I accept that, and I just focus on my players in the games.