Jordin Tootoo Quotes

There`s not quite so much going on, and that`s probably a good thing. I`m always happy to see the fans, but I know I`ve got to be concentrating on getting a win.

It takes time, ... My name`s out there. But I haven`t really proved anything yet in The Show. One year doesn`t say it all. It`s just not going to happen overnight.

It`s going to be a big season for me, ... The league`s going to be a different story. And Nashville acquired a few players who play a similar style to me. It`s going to be a challenge making the cut again.

I`m not going to change my game, ... That`s what got me there, and that`s what`s going to keep me there.

With the new acquisitions, there are a few spots taken already. So mentally, I`m coming into camp like I`m a rookie. I know for a fact I don`t have a guaranteed spot, so I`m just coming out, working hard and trying to make the team like everyone else.

I don`t necessarily agree with some of the things he does. He hits a guy a half hour after he passes the puck -- that`s boarding, that should be a penalty. And every time he hits he lifts his feet, that`s charging. It`s ridiculous. He gets so much publicity, I don`t know if that`s the reason it doesn`t get called. Anybody who leaves their feet should get two minutes for charging.

It`s going to be a battle in camp, ... But you`ve got to do what you`ve got to do. I ain`t no heavyweight, but at the same time I`m going to back up my teammates 110%. I`m going to do whatever it takes to make the team.