Michael Grabner talks about his first red carpet experience, and his hopes for competing in the Fastest Skater round.
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Michael Grabner talks about his first red carpet experience, and his hopes for competing in the Fastest Skater round.
This is a custom suit. (Matt) Moulson knows a guy back home, so we got suits made up.
RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 29: Michael Grabner(notes) of the New York Islanders arrives at the NHL All-Star red carpet part of 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend on January 29, 2011 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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Walk down memory lane…
I didn’t feel a need. We were within our rights to make the claim. It was a signed player that had a standard players contract and I thought it would be a great addition to our team. His track record, resume — it speaks for itself. For us as a young team with a lot of injuries, we’re trying to get some wins.