MARTINEK TWEETS
by Staff Writer / New York Islanders CurtisP11 Radek, Who was your favourite player and team when growing up? Did you always want to play in the NHL growing up?
Growing up in Europe I didn't know many NHL players. I looked up to Fetisov (Russian D) and Paul Coffey later on.
I remember having a picture of the Capitals. I liked the name! I just wanted to play hockey. My NHL goal came much later.

My first season was my favorite (06-07). We made the playoffs at the last possible moment and I got to be part of it.

In my first season when I got to see Trottier's number hung up in the Coliseum. That was something.

My knee is at 100%. Yes, I'm completely ready.

Now I'm doing regular training. I don't have any limits. Rehab started 2 days after surgery with the bike, etc.

Wow. 2001 seems like such a long time ago! It felt great. It's always nice to win.


@johnzanussi @AmandaxOsborn @kevin27nyi I like to work out. Especially road biking with a group of racers when I go home to visit.

My goal this year is to stay healthy and do my best.

Pasta with marinara sauce. Sometimes chicken or salmon.

It'll be good. We're going to be pretty good on defense. I met our new guys and I'm looking forward to the season..

I think I might find that I have the best chemistry with Streit and Hillen but that's a tough question. We'll have to see.