“It was just the best thing in my life, to come to Minnesota.” Best ThingsMinnesota Author:Thomas Vanek
“It's a little weird when people turn around and look at you, but I don't mind. I really don't think I've changed.” PeopleThinkingMindLooksLittlesTurnsChangedI've Changed Author:Thomas Vanek
“The NHL is the best league in the world, but it's a grind. You sometimes forget, especially if you are losing, or missing the playoffs ... how fun this game can be.” IfsWorldSometimesGamesFunForgetMissingLosingLeagueNhlGrindPlayoffs Author:Thomas Vanek
“I'm a power guy. Good fastball. A knuckle curve, which I can throw for strikes. A changeup which sinks down and away from lefties and I can also throw for strikes.” I CanGuyDown AndStrikesCurvesKnucklesFastballsLefties Author:Justin Verlander
“I want to show that I can pitch well and get along with the guys in the locker room.'” WantWellsI CanShowsGuyRoomsLockersLocker Room Author:Justin Verlander
“I kind of realized I couldn't blow the ball by everybody. In high school I could do that, but now it's not going to work. I need to pitch.'” NeedsKindSchoolHigh SchoolBallsBlowGoing To Work Author:Justin Verlander
“I like to challenge hitters with a 'Here it is, hit it,' mentality. It's definitely a big part of my game, especially when I get in situations where I need it. I usually save a little bit so it's there for me.” NeedsLittlesBigsGamesBitsChallengesSituationLittle BitMentality Author:Justin Verlander