ASHER

"Great play, Asher," says one of my teammates, patting me on the shoulder as I pull my skates off.

"Thanks, you too," I reply.

We actually had a great training session, but that's not why I'm in such a good mood. Exactly two weeks from today, Emmy will finally graduate from college and join me in Seattle.

When I was drafted right after graduating, it was an incredible feeling to have actually made it to the NHL and a top club. Still, it was hard to leave.

We both knew this year would come when we wouldn't be able to be in the same place, but it was so...