The San Jose Barracuda concluded their season with a blend of player development and aspirations for greatness as demonstrated in the exit interviews. Rookies like Collin Graf and Luca Cagnoni spoke about their journeys, acknowledging the challenges and opportunities in the AHL compared to college hockey. Graf emphasized his relentless pursuit of improvement, while Cagnoni expressed gratitude for his supportive environment. Veteran Andrew Poturalski highlighted his competitive nature and desire to reach the NHL, underscoring a team spirit focused on growth and future achievements.
"It's a grind every day. It's super competitive. It's not like college, it's your job to be a hockey player."
"Being in the AHL at 20 years old is pretty special, especially where I was in my development a year ago."
"I'm too competitive to just be content with being an AHL veteran. I want more."
"I'm still chasing the NHL ... it was a little frustrating on that standpoint."
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