I’m still disturbed but not speechless. I can move my mouth now.

First I want to thank everyone that has emailed me. The amount of support from fans all over the world has been incredible. The comments and desires for me to lace them up another year have really made me feel good during a time of such disappointment. I cannot thank you all enough for supporting me and recognizing how much I really do love playing this game.

I know it was an unbelievable season that we had, and everyone is shocked that it ended this way, but it is pro sports. In a league that is as diverse as the NHL, there are no guaranteed winners. Unfortunately we ran into a team that was playing extremely well and a goaltender that was playing even better. We sometimes say in hockey that a goaltender can win a series by himself, and I think Hiller proved that theory. That kid is Hot.

I’m sure if you asked Patty, Nabby, Joe, or Myself, about how we played, we would all say we needed to play better individually. You win as a team and you lose as a team, so there is no one to personally blame. I’m sure I speak for all my teammates in taking this time to apologize to all the fans for such an early exit. The Sharks fans deserve better, you never have a down night, and we let you down. I have been so impressed with the passion and loyalty brought into the Tanks game after game. Trust me your energy flows right through me every time I am on the ice. It is an unbelievable feeling and I thank you all personally for that.

I will continue being disturbed, but I can’t be held speechless for too long!