"I want to show that I deserve that deal. And show my teammates how much it means to me to be part of this group."
"You look at the amount of years you still have... and the chance to be in the playoffs... that's one less year. That's frustrating."
"Everyone just needs to look at themselves in the mirror. See what they could have done better. That's what I'm going to do."
"There's a lot of excitement... a lot of young guys took big steps."
Jean-Gabriel Pageau signed a three-year contract extension with the New York Islanders, emphasizing his desire to prove he deserves the deal. After a frustrating season without playoffs, he reflects on the importance of self-evaluation and accountability. Pageau aims to return in top form, ready to contribute more. He sees potential in younger players and appreciates the new structure under head coach Peter DeBoer, focusing on team improvement. For Pageau, the extension marks a new beginning rather than an endpoint.
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