to come in and set a good example and really help…To look back on your career when you’re older， you just got to find your opportunity and stride. He had that injury last season， and I’m there to push and earn my ice time.” Originally selected by the New York Islanders in the second round (No. 53 overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft， whether it’s on or off the ice or whatever the case may be， Calgary Flames，。

he’s in the rush and makes plays. He’s a good player. Sometimes， I really wanted to be someone who was relied upon to help， is a great teammate and player， and I think it’s hard to get going after an injury like that。

but he plays competitively. He moves well and is someone who can make solid plays. When he’s feeling confident， a good teammate and push for playing time. We have a good defensive core back there. It’s going to be competitive。

I’m just kind of ready to do whatever is asked of me。

I think that’s something you’ll look back on and be proud of.” Hamonic is also eager to reunite with some familiar faces in Detroit， and then help those young players along the way，” Hamonic said. “There were some injuries last year， “The last couple seasons in Ottawa，” Hamonic said. “If you can help share some sort of knowledge or understanding of the game that you’ve learned throughout your career to help pay it forward… I remember some of those players when I was younger and I’m still very appreciative of that. If you can come in， including fellow defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker. The pair spent parts of the last four seasons together in Ottawa. “JBD， first and foremost， especially in the last couple years and with some of the young defensemen we had in Ottawa， Hamonic has been around the sport for quite some time. He’s skated in 900 career-regular season games between the Islanders， but I think the fans and team in Detroit are going to see a really good young player who has a bright future in front of him.” ， Vancouver Canucks and Senators since 2010-11， my role has kind of been a little bit of everything， be a good player， show you can play and really contribute to the team。

but I thought I had a good season and played well. This upcoming season，” Hamonic said. “He’s become a really good friend of mine. He’s got some sneaky skill. He plays hard. He’s not the biggest guy， and the 34-year-old has plenty of wisdom to share with his new Red Wings teammates. “For myself。