Canes' Malhotra feeling 'normal' again

The News & Observer chronicles Manny Malhotra's journey back to the NHL and how he is the Carolina Hurricanes' nominee for the Masterton Trophy.

He discussed the 'privilege' it was to play again.

“The decision to be shut down last year was not my own and was the opinion of somebody else,” Malhotra said. “I feel like I’m getting stronger and better all the time, not only mentally but in the confidence I do have (in) the ability to feel myself out on the ice, the spatial awareness type things. Just confidence with the puck.

“Obviously it took a long time to get that back. Now that it’s back, I will use the term ‘normal’ again.”

Malhotra was also asked about his definition of 'perseverance.'

“For me, it’s maintaining focus on your goal regardless of what the naysayers say or anyone says,” he said. “It’s about believing in yourself, believing in your goal and continuing to strive towards that and not allowing any outside factors to deter you from your goal.”

Source: Chip Alexander, News & Observer