‘"They’re my new favourite team," chuckled Kassian. "I got picked by a great team and it’s an honour. I’ve heard nothing but great things. It’s a great city and great hockey town. It’s a well known, well developed market in the U. S. with great fan support. (Ex-Pete) Pat Kaleta plays there and another guy I know Mike Weber. They say it’s a great place to play. There is a lot of work to be done, but it’s a great day."’