Mazur additionally stated when he was getting his physique again to full well being initially of final season, Grand Rapids head coach Dan Watson served as a guiding, optimistic presence.
“Final 12 months, particularly after I was damage, he was the one who would at all times come as much as and begin speaking with me,” Mazur stated about Watson. “Since I couldn’t be on the market, I didn’t actually have something to speak about hockey sensible, however he at all times made positive to get it away from hockey and go to non-public 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 all the pieces. He’s an unbelievable man and coach to play for.”
With a brand new marketing campaign quick approaching, Mazur stated his objective is to select up proper the place he left off. He’s particularly looking forward to Detroit’s Coaching Camp to kick off this fall and intends to place his greatest foot ahead to attempt to safe a spot on the Opening Evening roster.
“After being [with the Red Wings], it makes it even clearer how a lot I have to be higher,” Mazur stated. “I must push myself and I need to assist them get again to the playoffs. I do know I can get to that stage. I’ve the power, so it’s nearly staying wholesome. I’ve been via a whole lot of accidents, and I really feel like I’ve come again higher and stronger from each single one. I can’t actually have a look at this one any in another way.”
