A nice offseason so far
- Posted 4 months ago|
- 5 comments
Hey everyone! I've been taking a break relaxing at home in Buffalo with my family and friends. It's nice to just worry about being a regular kid again and enjoy the offseason for a while.
I've been able to look back on the last year and really appreciate all of it. From the All-Star game to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it's been a very exciting time for me.
The All-Star game back in January was really a great experience for me being around so many of the super stars of the NHL, it was crazy fun! Seeing a huge photo of me across the Hilton Hotel was a highlight, going down the red carpet being greeted by so many fans was also special! Of course scoring in game was tops. At one point, because I scored so late in the game, I thought maybe it could be the winning goal for the team, but it wasn't.
Then there was my hat trick against Vancouver in game six! I'll never forget that. I remember I had like 69 messages, ten missed calls, a couple of voice mails after that game! I don't know how many times I've you-tubed that, I've watched every clip of it, whether it's from the stands or hockey night in Canada, Versus, whatever it may be. It's pretty fun to look back on it. It's definitely one of the best moments of my life.
I just got some cool news that I'm going to be on the cover of EA Sports' NHL '10 video game. It's exciting to be on the cover of my favorite video game after playing just my second year as a professional. When you look back at some of the great players who have had this opportunity, it's exciting...to contribute to a game I've been playing for more than 10 years. I think it's supposed to come out September 15.
A few people were asking me about the Olympics next season. I have already had the fortune to play for the USA team in other tournaments and any time you have the opportunity to put that USA jersey on it makes you proud of your country. As for the Olympics, I would first need to make the team, however it would be an honor to represent my country at such a high level of play.
That's about all I've got for now, leave some comments and questions and I'll try to get to them next time.
--Kaner
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can't wait for NHL 10!! i's going to be awsome. that hat trick was an amazing game i got to be there. it was so fun.
Awesome!
have you seen any hawks fans in buffalo?
i saw u in the shootout thing nice diving thing i tried that in a game and it worked
You're awesome!