(On his reaction to the trade)
"I was a little bit shocked to be honest, but when I heard where I'm going, I was pretty happy that I got traded to a team that's well known for their winning and for their will to win every game they play. I'm really excited to play with a couple of my countrymen. As I soaked it in more I got more excited."
(On his relationship with fellow Czech Capitals players)
"I played with all the guys throughout the years that I played in the league. With Michal, I used to play with him in the national team. We were the same age. So we played for some important games together I think in youth and with Jakub, I know him from those national teams a little bit, I think we hit it off pretty well. So looking forward to working with him too."
(On what he can bring to the team)
"Obviously you guys know that I'm playing physical hockey and I'm also the player, when it gets to thinking who to pass. So the first pass to the first open man, pushing away from your own net, a good PK, those are the things that I'm focused on throughout the season. So basically I want to help the offense as well. I think I can help and work well with the team, going to work my back off and do anything they need me to do on the team. I'm not picky to play a role or not. I'm just accepting what it is when it's a well oiled machine. So that's what I'm looking forward to do."
(On his physicality in games)
"It's obviously tough and lengthy in the last few years suspensions
