Aubin quotes
J.S. Aubin has recovered from his strained groin -- actually, he's been healthy for a couple days, at least -- and will start tonight against Minnesota.
``I had a pretty good training camp. I played well and I was seeing the puck well. It was very frustrating to have that injury at that time. I can't wait to get in and see some action. ... I'm just going to focus hard on the first shot and swallow up everything or give up a good rebound in the right place.''
It was pointed out to Aubin that he has bad a history of hot streaks during his career, the implication perhaps being that maybe he can get on one now and lift the Kings out of their early-season doldrums.
``I'd like to...have a full season with lots of streaks. Since my first year in Pittsburgh, I haven't played a lot of games over a period of time, so it's hard to get on some streaks.''
I asked Aubin if -- knowing that a goalie's goal for every game is to record a shutout -- he approaches things any different against a team like Minnesota, that doesn't allow many goals.
``We've got to keep it tight. We know it's not going to be a high-scoring game, or at least on paper it shouldn't be. You have to be patient because you know you're not going to get much. Hopefully you can get some power plays and get some chances there.''
Aubin was asked about the Kings turning things around after their 1-5 start.
``We're good. We know we are. We just need to play well. The ingredients are there. We just need to play well and we need to get that taste. I don't think anyone thought we would be 1-5, meaning that we do have a team that's pretty decent. We just have to work on that and believe in it.''
Aubin developed a solid friendship with Jonathan Bernier since the start of training camp. On Tuesday morning, Aubin took over Bernier's old locker. Aubin joked about how every time he becomes friends with a player, that player gets traded or somehow sent away. He said it happened in Toronto last year. I thought maybe that's why he changed lockers, because Modry was starting to get nervous...
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Rich MF Hammond is the MF man!
Rich,
I'm getting my Kings jersey customized. The player name is HAMMOND. What number should I get?
Evidently Aubin became good friends with Cloutier (?)
Damn it Aubin! Move back beside Modry!!
Maybe he should become close friends with Crow?
"Aubin developed a solid friendship with Jonathan Bernier since the start of training camp. On Tuesday morning, Aubin took over Bernier's old locker. Aubin joked about how every time he becomes friends with a player, that player gets traded or somehow sent away. He said it happened in Toronto last year. I thought maybe that's why he changed lockers, because Modry was starting to get nervous..."
J.S. please start hanging out with rob blake, modry, stuart, and coach crawford. Hopefully we will get some trades, new coach and the ever useful bag of pucks (modry) :-p.
P.S.- thanks Matt and Rich for the big updates.
i'd rather consistency than streakiness... although 8 in a row would be nice.