The situation is getting pretty crucial for us. Every game is huge. We have to be ready for every game.

It was a close game, and both teams played well. It's just really hard to play here in Nashville. They're a confident team at home, you can see that.

When Wayne came back from Italy he said one of their main problems was their defense wasn't involved in the offense, and that he doesn't want that (to happen) here now. He told us defensemen we have to jump into the play and play as a group of five people on the ice. Hopefully, it's going to create some offensive chances. At the same time, we have to be careful of turnovers.

I told my agent I'd prefer to sign before I go back home (to the Czech Republic), so I don't have to worry about it the whole summer.