Q:How do you feel about joining the Rangers front office? Do you think you can bring passion and a will to win back into the organization?
A: I am really excited to get back into the game. It is hard to believe it has been 5 years since I retired. Getting the opportunity to work with the Rangers means a lot to me. Hopefully I can contribute in a positive way. I believe I have a good understanding of the challenges of playing in New York, and what the players need to do to be effective, confident, contributing team players. If I can be of assistance in any way, that will be great.
Q: What is the typical NHL player doing during the month of August?
Vacationing or training intensively for camp?
A: At the professional level, hockey has become a 12 month sport. The competition for jobs is so strong, nobody can afford to take too much time off. The training techniques have come so far in the last 10 years, not to mention how much we have learned as organizations to help prepare our players for the grueling schedule. So I believe and hope our players are hard at work in the month of August.
Q: NHL.com Poll: What team has a better chance of returning to the Stanley Cup Finals? Detroit or Pittsburgh?
A: I would say that is a toss up. Both teams have lost important players from their lineups. I thought it was amazing both teams made it back again this year, which is a testimony to both organizations.
Thanks for the great questions and your support. I look forward to chatting more.- Mess
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