Jordan Leopold
Jordan Leopold
Jordan Douglas Leopoldis an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently an unrestricted free agent after playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was drafted in the second round, 44th overall, by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 1999, though never making an appearance with the team. In his NHL career, Leopold has also played for the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues and Columbus Blue Jackets...
compared feet few impact minimal neutral zone
But the neutral zone will be shrunk by a few feet so I think it'll have a minimal impact compared to some of the other changes.
again together
We were probably going to play together again but, now that he's hurt, things will change,
against everybody feet minutes tie watch
Everybody wanted to see a tie so they could get on their feet for about 10 minutes and watch the 1-on-0 against the goalie.
ended men mental mistake simple tie
We had too many men on the ice, simple as that. It was a mental mistake and it ended up costing us at least the tie and going into overtime.
happen hard second year
Second (disallowed) one of the year so yeah, it's frustrating, but we'll keep working hard and it will happen one of those days.
mac piece win
Mac said he thought he got a piece of it so it wasn't a surprise. We got the win and that's all that matters.
good guy
Toni's a good guy and has been a good teammate,
came focused
We came here focused that we're going to get a medal.
element surreal time until zone
It's kind of surreal at that time because you know you're going to be here but you really can't into the element and get in the zone until you're here.
both difference gonna huge tight
It's a huge home-and-home for us point-wise, division-wise. We're both tight in the standings and it's gonna be a difference here.
good wants whoever
We have to get off to a good start. It's one of those things of whoever wants it the most is going to end up getting it.
changing
We'll be changing pairings but we'll find a way to do it.
experience knows
You look at the years he's played, the experience he has -- he knows all the Xs and Os in the NHL,
surprised
I was actually kind of surprised but it's OK. We get all of the attention.