Jordin Tootoo Quotations

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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

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.