Tezikov said he's a different player this year. I feel much better this year. Now I know almost everybody here. I know the coach. I'm totally different.
Hockey is a difficult job.
You've got to work for it. Tezikov spent two weeks in July at a Capitals conditioning camp and said it has helped him feel in better shape than ever before. While the thought of playing next season in Portland probably has crossed Tezikov's mind, he's not ready to talk about it yet. I'm a young guy, you know. I still have time.