Really.

Is, uh, I think, uh, guys, we're having fun with it out there.

So that's what keeps it light.

And, uh, no, I appreciate that.

So obviously, uh, can't say enough about the senator's organization and what they've done passed since last Wednesday.

And I think, uh, just top notch class organization.

Can't say enough about difficult to keep emotions in check during that ceremony and then having to play the game.

Uh oh, no, no laughter is done.

So, um, obviously, uh, lots of friends and family down for this game as well.

So I think, uh, you know, for me, it's, uh, just focus on playing and doing the game I love to do, and, uh, just have fun with it.

That's a lot of people.

Tell me just closely talking Elfi in Philly, you know, just have fun with it.

And I think that's all I can do.

You will be playing tonight.

Yeah.

Yeah.

So should be delighted tonight.

And just kind of where the where the full shield and everything should be fine.

How much adjustment is it for?

You just have to wear the full shield.

Well, I worked for 20 some years before I turned pro.

So it's not It's not the end of the world.

I'm just thankful that I'm able to play.

And, uh, and they didn't have to miss any time.

What exactly did you break?

Your nose?

No broken nose.

Have some stitches in the nose fracture, my job of my upper lip.

So that's kind of the only real injury.

Minor adjustment, then with the full cage.

But is that the breathing?

Just the main issue here.

Yesterday it was you had both offcials plug.

Just so I didn't believe Oliver, but, uh, yeah, that was like holding your breath for the entire practice, which is difficult, but should be good to go tonight.

It was fine this morning.

And, uh, just looking forward to tonight.

Yeah, well, it's not one of those guys that's constantly fighting for his job, so you can't really take any nights off, so it's important to be to play every night, be a part of this team, and, uh, I just got to go with it.

All right?

So you make your return here to the National Hockey League, and obviously you're very excited.

Yeah, really excited.

You know I've had a couple injuries to start the year down in Binghamton, so to get the call and, you know, drawn the line up here, it's a great opportunity for me.

Then how much does last year's call up on the opportunity to play in the NHL level help you this time around?

It's huge to get those five games at the end of last year.

I'm not doing it the first time around coming back this year, so there's definitely some comfort there.

Also, being familiar with a lot of faces around the room definitely helps.

So, um, yeah, getting getting those five games is a huge help for me coming in this year.