From Rich Hammond of the L.A. Daily News:
Question: Tell me a little bit about the difference in two NHL seasons for you, the one of a rookie sensation and the one of a sophomore expected to provide scoring and leadership.
Kopitar: Well, it was definitely different, but I think the guys let me know that they were really comfortable around me and that’s how I felt too. The first year coming in, you know I wasn’t really sure what was going on when I made the team and everyone was helping and giving advice, which was really cool. Now this year my expectations and probably everyone’s expectations were a lot higher. I think it (leadership) is something I expect, and I see myself as a leader and I think other people do too and I think that is great.
Read the entire interview from Inside the Kings here.
Interesting read. Kopitar isn’t as well known to non-hardcore NHL fans as he should be. The big youngster is a tower of power, with terrific hands and he is one of the next generation of NHL stars.
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