It’s been quite a day for Scott Parse, who played for Manchester yesterday, learned he was being called up by the Kings, flew West and arrived after midnight and was on the ice for the morning skate today.
After the holiday break, Terry Murray had been fairly clear and pointed in explaining why Parse didn’t return from Manchester. Today, Parse talked about his return and his thoughts about Murray’s analysis…
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Question: When you saw that Williams got hurt, did you sort of figure that you were at least on the short list to come back?
“You never want to see a guy get hurt, especially with a bad injury like that. But I did have an idea that it might be a possibility, that I would come up, so I’m excited to be here.”
Question: When you went back to Manchester, after the Calgary game, did you know that you weren’t going to be recalled?
PARSE: “No.”
Question: Did it surprise you?
PARSE: “Well, I would have liked to have been up here, but it’s up to the coaches and management.”
Question: Terry was pretty straightforward about what he feels you need to do. What was your reaction to hearing what he said?
PARSE: “I agree with them. My last few games, the ones in Canada before the break, weren’t good enough, and I knew that. So I can’t argue about that. It wasn’t good enough; I know that.”
Question: It seems fairly common, that young guys start off strong, then maybe fall off a little and have to raise their game back up a little…
PARSE: “That’s the hard thing, consistency. We’re playing a lot of games right now, and that’s a hard thing to learn. You’ve got to be consistent. Even as a first-year pro in the minors, it’s the same thing. You’ve got to learn to be consistent and come every night and play hard.”
Let’s hope the reset works well for him. I think I was just as surprised as he apparently was when he wasn’t called back up, but I’m sure Murray knew what he was doing.
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I like his attitude. I think this guy is a keeper.
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totally unrealated but Schenn is looking good for Team Canada…his line just scored in 1st minute of game against the Swiss…
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SOMEONE needs to re-light the pilot lamp that was blown out on this team after JW’s bad break…
That someone could just as well be Parse.
The NHL Championship Season is all about playoff position. Now that the team has had its schedule-induced layoff, my worry is about momentum.
We have position against Detroit, of all the teams. Keep on a schedule, and we’ll cruise into the playoffs:
2 wins by 1/1/2010, 24 wins after 41 games
12 more wins the Olympic break, 36 wins after 62 games
12 more wins by season’s end, 48 wins after 82 games
Equals at least 99 points/possible top 4 seed.
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Somehow I think Parse will be the odd man out when stoll gets back, hopefully Teddy makes it a simple exercise. Even better maybe DL can find that Rental.
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That’s a good point–thanks for mentioning it, Bako. The air did sort of come out of the team with the injury. It was that sort of “What next?” feeling. To this extent, (and this turns out to be a bit of carryover from the previous thread) it’s hard to get all over them for dropping that game, which wasn’t anticipated to be easy anyway.
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I hope Parse comes back with the attitude that he came with when he was called up the first time.
He made an impression on everyone from the fans to the coaching staff. he needs to do that again.
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WOW, anyone see this trade?
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=25173
Trade your captain, eh McPhee?
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Parse might give that line he plays on a much needed boost/support
he’s no game breaker but he has great vision on ice/nice passes.
if he plays the way he did before the canadian trip, it will bring some much needed stability.
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thanks bako
weird trade
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NHL news
Capitals have acquired left wing Jason Chimera from Columbus in a trade that sends right wing Chris Clark and defenseman Milan Jurcina to the Blue Jackets.
See you on the 2nd chimera
-Scuds
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just reading between the lines here but Scott mentions the need for consistency. And then mentions how they are playing a lot of games. For a young pro who is getting used to the faster pace NHL that lack of consistency is from fatigue. That’s why he mentions playing a lot of games. It does take a toll. So playing last night and hopping a west coast flight will also get to you. I hope he takes his nap and is ready to and more importantly fines that level of balance between working and relaxing that is desperately needed at this level.
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Very true, EA. I liked reading this interview with Parse, it sounds like his head is screwed on right. I’m rooting for him to stay with the big club.
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Good luck Scott, I’ll be watching fromm NH tonight.
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