On 32TTP:
Marek: "Was it ever in doubt? I mean, we talked about it when the season ended, oh yeah, Giroux to Ottawa, that's the layup, that's the 2 foot putt. Was it?"
Giroux: "No, no it wasn't. Uh you know, when the season ended, you know, I really liked it in Florida, it was a good time, and we had a good team, and uh, at the end of the day it just didn't work out for both sides. So uh, it was time to look at other options, and Ottawa was always in the mix, but uh, it's when I started really realizing about the team, the coaches, and being able to join a group that we can build together, got me very excited.
Obviously staying at home it's a definitely a plus, but I'd like to say it's not the reason I'm here. I'm here cause I like the core group, the way the team was playing at the second half last year, how they took a step, and all those young guys the way they played in the second half, that's what made me pretty excited."