Ray77 Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 This week in John Buccigross's weekly column on ESPN.com, he has an email exchange with Erik Johnson. You can find it here. Q: Will you be playing in the NHL next season? A: Let me first start off by saying that I think it was a great choice to come to Minnesota this year. It was a great steppingstone. But next year, I really think I need to make the jump in competition in order to keep developing the way I want to. I think here at Minnesota, I could have been used more effectively in the system, so that has been frustrating. But, overall, it has been a fun time and I have really enjoyed my time here and I desperately want to win a national title. Next year will be decided after the season, though.
The Sicatoka Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 What? Did he think he should have been ahead of Vanelli on the PP unit? Whatever.
Diggler Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 What? Did he think he should have been ahead of Vanelli on the PP unit? Whatever. Maybe he thinks he would've made the save in the Saturday game against UND.
siouxforeverbaby Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 Maybe he thinks he would've made the save in the Saturday game against UND. maybe he would have!
siouxnami Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 This week in John Buccigross's weekly column on ESPN.com, he has an email exchange with Erik Johnson. You can find it here. Wow, Minnesota really has to require Diplomatic Speaking 101 for star athletes.
Air Force One Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 Nice use of two Sioux players names by Buccigross.
farce poobah Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 Since Christmas: EJ has zero points playing 5x5. Yes, that's zero points. (5 total points, 4 powerplay and one assist 4x4) (Source: USCHO)
WiSioux Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 That interview was highly entertaining to read. I like the completely random questions that don't really have anything to do with anything. I wish someone paid me to do interviews like that!!! (Or that someone interviewed our players like that...)
Lives-to-play-hockey-06 Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 Is this guy for real? That interview was joke.
dagies Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 This week in John Buccigross's weekly column on ESPN.com, he has an email exchange with Erik Johnson. You can find it here. Ooohhhhh, that's gotta hurt.
mikeypat15 Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 This week in John Buccigross's weekly column on ESPN.com, he has an email exchange with Erik Johnson. You can find it here. The title of the entire article is ironic with that quote
Goon Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 I think its funny, but you can't make this stuff up. I am sure tDon will be having a class on what to say and what not to say to the media.
Siouxman Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 Gopher fans better take note, this does not bode well for them. I don't think I saw team in there at all, except when he said we have to play for 60 minutes. The rest of the time it was about "me!" Great timing for all of this to come out.
The Whistler Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 I would have asked him why he threw his stick in the World Juniors that led to a successful penalty shot by JT.
Diggler Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 I would have asked him why he threw his stick in the World Juniors that led to a successful penalty shot by JT. If anything he should've thrown his stick at Frazee to knock him out. Maybe the other goalie would've actually been able to stop Toews.
siouxnami Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 I think here at Minnesota, I could have been used more effectively in the system, so that has been frustrating. If I'm not mistaken (and I usually am ) doesn't EJ lead his team in shots? Does he feel he should have led them by more?
Blackheart Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 I think its funny, but you can't make this stuff up. I am sure tDon will be having a class on what to say and what not to say to the media. EJ doesn't have to list to tDon...he can wait until next year and learn his media savvy from his new coach...
Vegas Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 EJ doesn't have to list to tDon...he can wait until next year and learn his media savvy from his new coach... I said it before and I will say it again. The best two players taken in last year's draft were Toews and Staal and in that order.
ScottM Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 I'm just glad he didn't blame the refs or the ice ... it makes more sense to blame "the system" for one's lack of production.
Sioux_Hab-it Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 The interview answers should be of no surprise to anyone. This is just up front honesty from the Gophers most gifted player (possibly their dumbest too) who admits that he cares more about his own personal playing success and accomplishments than the team. Is it any wonder that the Goofs typically fold up their tent this time of year.
THETRIOUXPER Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 The interview answers should be of no surprise to anyone. This is just up front honesty from the Gophers most gifted player (possibly their dumbest too) who admits that he cares more about his own personal playing success and accomplishments than the team. Is it any wonder that the Goofs typically fold up their tent this time of year. Ah yes, just like the mighty one move wonder before him. They are so lucky to get these guys year in and year out. The really care about the program and the treasured "m." At least ej has a little personality.
siouxtatoo42 Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 The interview answers should be of no surprise to anyone. This is just up front honesty from the Gophers most gifted player (possibly their dumbest too) who admits that he cares more about his own personal playing success and accomplishments than the team. Is it any wonder that the Goofs typically fold up their tent this time of year. am i the only one that noticed that there was only one question asked about the team and that the rest were questions about him?? and the only question asked about his team was answered with we, us, as a team, whatever....i'm not a gopher fan but c'mon now
SportsDoc Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 ... The harder your work, the luckier you get ... Nice of him to quote Ralph Englestad!!!
THETRIOUXPER Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 Nice of him to quote Ralph Englestad!!! Maybe he's a closet Sioux Fan. I'm sure would could have found room for him, but I'm not so sure he could handle being a part of a real team.
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