CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Juuso Riikola is a man of few words.
Asked about the reason behind the mustache he showed up to camp with, his explanation was simple.
"Just something to talk about."
Asked next about how he's adapted to the North American game after Thursday's training camp practice, his answer was again short and to the point.
"I think I need to play better."
I followed up, asking what the the message from the coaching staff has been in regards to what he needs to do in order to finally be a regular in the NHL.