Leafs 2024 first-round pick Ben Danford says heβs always been a guy whoβs enjoyed blocking shots and playing a defensive game, saying he likes the feeling of it and embraces it for his teammates, which can go a long way. π³πͺ
βIβve always enjoyed blocking shots. I embrace it. I donβt know, I almost like the feeling of it, just for the guys. I get a lot off blocking a shot and your teammates give you a tap for that. It goes a long way. Just doing anything for the team to win kind of thing. Half the time Iβm not even trying to, and they just end up hitting me. Thatβs something Iβve always had a knack for and always wanted to do to help my team win. But I enjoy it.β
I think this stint with the Marlies is going to be really good for me, to be able to get a taste of pro hockey before I even really start my first year. And having a big summer, I feel like going into training camp next year, I want to put myself in the best spot I canβ¦ My goal is to make the opening-night roster next year.β
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