As you should all know already, Ryan O’Byrne has
been traded away to the East for a 4th round pick. Well, we here at
Avaholics Unanimous strive to bring you the most up to date and recent news in
the Avalanche world, and we have not failed you here. So behold on the very
first sit down interview with the newest, and hopefully not last, former Avs
defenseman. So here is the transcript:
Us: Ryan, you’ve just been traded away from Colorado,
the place you called home for the past few years. How does it feel?
Ryan: Well guys, I’m going to miss it. There’s
nothing quite like coming to play every day in front of a half full arena,
pouring your heart out on the ice for a basement team.
Us: yea we bet it’s hard. But let’s talk Toronto.
What do you hope to bring to your new team in terms of play?
Ryan: Well Toronto’s defense is really hard to play
against in the corners, and they play a really gritty, smart defensive game. So
I think I can really soften it up, and make us a lot easier to play against. As
you know, I like to spend a lot of time behind the net watching the play, so if
anybody needs to know what’s happened on the ice, I’m there guy.
Us: uhhh…okay, how do plan on making life tough for
the speedy, high scoring Eastern Conference forwards?
Ryan: well, I notice a lot of shots in the East come
from around the hash marks area, which is great because that’s where I spend
most of my time when I’m not behind the net watching. So if I can help plug up
the circles in my defensive zones, teams are going to have to find other areas
to score.
Us: Like in front of the net, from the corners, in
the slot, and from the point?
Ryan: Yea exactly.
Us: well we can’t wait to see how your new D partner’s
plus minus goes. So apart from your play on the ice, how do you expect to help
the Leafs out in terms of their numbers?
Ryan: Well you know, I look at them and see they
haven’t hit their potential in penalty minutes, so I think once I get on the
ice I can really help them out there. Their high sticking minors are at a surprising
low, and their lazy penalties are down from last year. I’m just going to go in
there and try to contribute as best I can, where I can. Their powerplay goals
against are pretty low too, so if the other 6 Leafs defenseman get hurt and I find
myself on the PK, I’m sure I can turn that around to.
Us: yea…well, the Leafs have a little recent history
with Avs defensemen, first signing Jeff Finger, and then trading for Liles.
What are your thoughts on that?
Ryan: Well, Finger played a few games and got sent
to the minors for the last few years, and Liles was benched a lot of this
season, so I’m pretty sure I can continue the trend. It’s going to be fun.
Us: Yea we bet it will. So you’re going back to
Canada, how do you feel about that?
Ryan: well I couldn’t be more excited. I know that
all 4 Canadian teams in the East are in the playoffs right now, so I think with
my play, I can change that.
Us: Oh wow, so you think you can help knock either
Montreal, Ottawa, or Winnipeg out of the playoff race?
Ryan: No.
Us: Oh…Alright Ryan, thanks a bunch for doing this.
One last question, the number 3 is already taken in Toronto, what do you think
you’ll wear?
Ryan: Well numbers are really important to me, so I might
go with #6.
Us: Why’s that?
Ryan: well, I figure that’s how many games it will
take Dave Nonis to realize he’s made a huge mistake.
Us: Alright well on that note, Good luck in Toronto!
Ryan: Thanks guys, bye.
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