Chris Gratton
Chris Gratton
Christopher A. Grattonis a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who last played with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. He is the cousin of Josh Gratton, who had also briefly played in the NHL as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers and the Phoenix Coyotes...
fans heading news note olympics positive
Our sport's regrouping here after the lockout and heading into the Olympics on a positive note with getting some fans back. Obviously, this is news that you don't want to see.
extremely start tough
It can be extremely frustrating. It's tough to start out like that.
create critical dressing franchise message moves sends stability trying
I think the franchise is really trying to create some stability in the organization. They're making all the right moves at a critical time. And it sends a message right through the dressing room.
forget game last stop
Last game was one we wanted to forget and forget in a hurry. This was important to stop the bleeding, No. 1. No. 2, it was Tampa, a rival.
hate
I hate to say it, but it's part of the game.
early successful
getting back to what made us successful early on.
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If anybody quits, they're going to hear about it in this dressing room. We're professionals. We're paid to be professionals, and your job is to come here and give 110 percent every night.
horse push start
We have to get on our horse and start climbing. We have to make a push when we get back.
coming good group room starting stay together wants
Most definitely, this group wants to stay together. This team's starting to get close, and the (locker) room is coming together at a good time.
bench gary
When Gary went down, it deflated our bench a bit.
ask begin course pressure putting saves team wear
Yeah, but over the course of an 82-game schedule, it's going to begin to wear a team down. We can't ask Louie to make those saves every night. It's putting a lot of pressure on him.
against fast feet forced move puck team
Against a team like Carolina, they're a fast team, and they move the puck quick. If you don't keep your feet moving, you'll be forced into a lot of penalties.
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It's nice, we're building some chemistry. We're getting a lot of chances. When the puck bounces your way and it happens to go in, it allows you to build confidence. Yeah, it would be nice to keep playing right now but that's the way it goes.
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Anytime Canada makes an early exit it is a shock. I thought they could compete for a gold medal. It just shows hockey is a world sport now.