Mazur additionally mentioned when he was getting his physique again to full well being at first of final season, Grand Rapids head coach Dan Watson served as a guiding, constructive presence.
“Final yr, particularly after I was damage, he was the one who would at all times come as much as and begin speaking with me,” Mazur mentioned about Watson. “Since I couldn’t be on the market, I didn’t actually have something to speak about hockey clever, however he at all times made certain to get it away from hockey and go to private life stuff. That basically helps across the rink, will get away from all that after which when it’s actually time to lock in, he’s actually dialed in on every thing. He’s an unbelievable man and coach to play for.”
With a brand new marketing campaign quick approaching, Mazur mentioned his purpose is to select up proper the place he left off. He’s particularly longing for Detroit’s Coaching Camp to kick off this fall and intends to place his finest foot ahead to attempt to safe a spot on the Opening Night time roster.
“After being [with the Red Wings], it makes it even clearer how a lot I should be higher,” Mazur mentioned. “I must push myself and I need to assist them get again to the playoffs. I do know I can get to that degree. I’ve the power, so it’s nearly staying wholesome. I’ve been via lots of accidents, and I really feel like I’ve come again higher and stronger from each single one. I can’t actually take a look at this one any otherwise.”
