Head coach Dan Watson famous that Shine represents all the pieces the Griffins stand for in so some ways.
“That is simply one other chapter in his story that he’s going to have the ability to inform when he’s performed,” Watson mentioned of Shine. “He made his NHL debut final season, a brand new contract [in January] and now, lastly, after 10 seasons within the American League and reworking from a fourth-line grinder right into a first-line participant, he’s making his AHL All-Star debut. I’m actually excited for him and his household. He means a lot to our group.”
Producing like he has been, all whereas embracing the added management tasks that include sporting the ‘C’, makes Shine’s play that rather more spectacular this marketing campaign.
“It means the world,” Shine mentioned of being the nineteenth captain in franchise historical past. “Clearly, you’ve the respect of your coaches and teammates, so that basically means loads to me. However responsibility-wise, it’s simply been enterprise as common. I’m simply making an attempt to be a task mannequin on the ice, simply actually making an attempt to do my factor.”
Shine believes he’s developed his management fashion significantly throughout his time in Grand Rapids, notably in his position as a mentor to his youthful teammates over time.
“I bear in mind what it was prefer to be youthful and one of many perhaps much less skilled guys,” Shine mentioned. “I’m simply making an attempt to have enjoyable with that and make our locker room one that you just wish to be in, you already know what I imply? Making it a spot you wish to come to and are excited to return to, as a result of the AHL is tough. For those who come right into a room the place you are feeling welcomed, that’s all I need for our guys.”
