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...
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.
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.
build building happens nice playing puck
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.
best effort ended penalties penalty took
It was not our best effort on the penalty kill, that is for sure. We took some undisciplined penalties and that ended up costing us.
crucial fought hard
It was a crucial goal, especially at that time. We had fought hard to get back in the game.
climb fighting ladder playoff position teams
It's huge. We're two teams that are in the same position and fighting to climb up the ladder and back into the playoff race.
core good provide solid
They'll provide leadership, and you already have a solid young core of up-and-coming players. And when you have a world-class goaltender like Roberto, it makes for a good mix.
areas cost crowd extremely front good penalty power supported tonight
We just let down in all areas -- power play and penalty kill -- and it cost us. It was embarrassing for everybody. We were embarrassed to play like that in front of our fans. They've supported us all year. We had a pretty good crowd tonight and to come out like that is extremely disappointing.
anxious next team thankful
This team is on the upswing. I'm very anxious and very thankful to be a part of this for the next little while.
games ground
Twenty-five games isn't a lot with the ground we have to make up.
admit afraid last love signed stay summer
I signed here last summer to come here and (want) to stay as long as I can. I love it here, and I don't want to move. I'm not afraid to admit that.
anytime canada compete early exit gold hockey shows
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.
course schedule team wear
That's good, but over the course of an 82-game schedule it's going to wear a team down.
across buddy country guys movies plane ride sitting talk watch
You're on a four- to five-hour plane ride going across the country and there's only so many movies you can watch and you can only talk to your buddy for so long. Guys sitting at the back of the plane sometimes will make bets.