Mazur additionally stated when he was getting his physique again to full well being at the beginning of final season, Grand Rapids head coach Dan Watson served as a guiding, constructive presence.
“Final 12 months, particularly once I was harm, 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 clever, however he at all times made positive to get it away from hockey and go to non-public life stuff. That actually 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 every little thing. He’s an unbelievable man and coach to play for.”
With a brand new marketing campaign quick approaching, Mazur stated his purpose is to select up proper the place he left off. He’s particularly anticipating Detroit’s Coaching Camp to kick off this fall and intends to place his finest 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 wish to assist them get again to the playoffs. I do know I can get to that degree. I’ve the power, so it’s nearly staying wholesome. I’ve been by way of lots of accidents, and I really feel like I’ve come again higher and stronger from each single one. I can’t actually take a look at this one any otherwise.”