Kylington gave an interview to a Swedish website
http://www.hockeysverige.se/2016/08/...gar-da-och-da/
Summary based on what I could infer from google translate (if any of the Swedish posters would care to post more accurate translations of where google translate messed up, it would be appreciated):
he had trouble sleeping the night before his NHL debut
his Dad and little brother were watching from the stands - they talked about his first NHL game since he was little
talked to Oduya before the game instead of taking his usual pre-game nap
after experiencing the NHL he feels like he can play at that level
acknowledges he needs work in the defensive zone and thinks he made great strides in that area since Christmas
got a concusion from an elbow, it wasn't an open ice hit, he smacked the plexiglass, out for 4 weeks
was only back 3 weeks before being called up to Calgary
says Stockton is really criminal, lots of gangs and drugs
heard gunshots every now and then
still enjoyed playing there even though it didn't feel like home immediately
the police told them about areas not to visit in Stockton
saw some shady people dealing drugs on the street
the good part about Stockton was that it was near San Francisco, Sacramento, and San Jose - they could just drive 30 minutes to get to a major city
it was fun to stay there, but good there was also something to do nearby
on whether he expects to start the season in Stockton or Calgary;
He is not taking anything for granted
In the hockey world you have to work and prove you are worthy of a spot
Flames have told him they are happy with him and have told him he has a good chance to stay with the NHL team at the start of the season
Aim is not to disappoint management
At development camp, Flames told Kylington they believe in him
If he starts in Stockton it won't be a disappointment
Still early in his career and believes it is a matter of time before he plays in the NHL
Was dissapointed and pissed off he was left off last years Swedish WJC team. Thinks it is a bit of a joke. But he respects Richard Gronberg's selections.
He brooded on the decision when he heard it, but then moved on.
on why he turned down Sweden for this year's WJC summer camps:
Calgary and Kylington put together a training plan for him this summer
The provided him with a strict plan - spending a lot of time in the gym and working really hard.
He didn't want to go against his promise to Calgary so told Sweden that he would follow Calgary's plan and advice
He won't be with the Swedish team at the summer camps, but if the opportunity comes up to join the WJC team he will go
