POST-RAW | Corey Perry 01.27.24

Edmonton Oilers

27 Jan 202403:29

Summary

TLDRThe interview covers Evander Kane's return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup after being away from the team. Kane discusses the warm welcome from fans, finding chemistry with new linemates, observing the Oilers' win streak from afar, the value of getting a game in before the All-Star break, joining a team with Connor McDavid rather than playing against him, hearing cheers in Edmonton after years of boos elsewhere, and joking about ending up on his backside on his first shift.

Takeaways

😊 He was happy to get a warm welcome and response from the crowd during the national anthem
👍 He had good chemistry with his new teammates after only one practice together
😲 He was impressed by the team's focus on defense and working their way up the ice
📝 He watched a lot of games while injured to stay up to date on what was happening
😅 He joked about ending up on his backside on his first shift
🧐 He observed the team's pride in their defensive zone play as a key to their win streak
⏳ He noted the value of getting a game in before a long break coming up
😮 It was a bit strange for him being cheered in the arena after years of boos
🏋️‍♂️ He knows he has to work extra hard over the break to keep up with the young, fast players on his line
👴 He acknowledged the challenge of stepping into the situation at his age compared to the young guys

Q & A

What was the response Pat Maroon received from the crowd?
-Maroon received some warm responses and cheers from the crowd, including during the national anthem.
Who are the young players Maroon is playing with on the line?
-Maroon is playing with Ryan McLeod and Dylan Holloway, who are young, skilled, and fast players.
How does Maroon describe the chemistry with his new linemates?
-Maroon said despite only one practice together, he felt they had some early chemistry and were communicating well on the bench and ice.
What has Maroon observed about how the Oilers are handling their long winning streak?
-Maroon observed that the team takes pride in their defensive zone play first before working the puck out of their zone.
Why did Maroon want to get a game in before the holiday break?
-Maroon wanted to get a game under his belt with the team before an extended 10-day break to stay sharp and integrated with the team.
How does Maroon describe Connor McDavid's skill level?
-Maroon called McDavid a tremendous player and said it helps being on his team rather than playing against him now.
Was Maroon aware of the Oilers' winning streak while he was rehabbing his injury?
-Yes, Maroon said when you have a lot of free time you follow what's happening around the league closely.
How will Maroon spend the holiday break?
-Maroon said he will do extra training compared to normal years to keep up with his young, fast linemates.
How did Maroon feel about getting cheered in Edmonton?
-Maroon said it was a little different getting cheered rather than booed, but it's always nice to hear cheers in the building.
Was it intentional for Maroon to fall down in the crease on his first shift?
-Maroon jokingly said he had to make a statement on his first shift, but didn't intentionally fall.

Outlines

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😊 Returning to a Warm Welcome

He describes the warm welcome he has received from the crowd this week since returning to play. He heard supportive cheers during the national anthem and says it's nice after being away.

🏒 Building Chemistry with Young, Skilled Linemates

He discusses playing on a line with two young, skilled teammates, Ry McLoud and Dyan Hall. He felt they showed some early chemistry despite limited practice time together, and are communicating on the bench and ice to develop coordination.

😲 Observing the Win Streak Firsthand

On being part of a team on a long 15-16 game win streak, he notes their pride in defensive play and working from their own zone out. He observed them talking about getting the third man high and retreating to defend.

🏒 Value of Pre-Break Game

He explains it was a goal when signing to get a game in before the upcoming 10-day break. At his age, he needs to keep playing games and work to keep up with his young, fast linemates.

😄 Strange Reaction from Crowd

He acknowledges it's strange hearing cheers in the building after years of boos and other negative reactions from road crowds. But he says it's nice to hear cheers as the home team now.

🏒 Planned Fall on First Shift

He jokes that falling down in the crease on his first shift was a statement he wanted to make. But more seriously he knows he'll end up there regularly as games continue.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡injury

The man being interviewed recently returned from injury. He mentions putting in the work to get back and playing his first game before the break. Getting injured is common in professional sports like hockey, and players have to work hard in rehabilitation to return to playing.

💡team chemistry

The man talks about building chemistry with his new teammates after only one practice together. Team chemistry is important in hockey for players to understand each other's positioning and tendencies on the ice.

💡defense

The team's defense is brought up as a strength and point of pride. Good defense, especially in their own zone, allows the team to regain control of the puck and reset their offense.

💡puck control

Related to defense, the man says the team talks about puck control a lot. Maintaining control of the puck is fundamental to success in hockey.

💡streak

The team the man joined has won 15 or 16 games in a row. Winning streaks demonstrate a team's consistency and dominance over a period of time.

💡age

The man refers to his age, saying he has to work hard to "keep up with those little young guys" on his line. Age and speed are often viewed as related in sports.

💡linemates

The man mentions the young, fast players he is now lining up with on the ice. Linemates are team members who play together on the same line.

💡cheering

The man is surprised to now be cheered instead of booed in this arena, since he previously played for opposing teams. Fan reaction is different when a player switches teams.

💡break

The team has a 10 day break after this game. Breaks provide rest and recovery during a long, grueling season.

💡conditioning

Even during the break, the man says he will continue conditioning and training to stay in shape, especially coming off injury.

Highlights

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