OTTAWA — The best piece of advice Mark Kastelic received from his grandfather was being told it’s not where you start, it’s where you finish.
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“That’s something I’ve always thought of throughout my career,” said Kastelic. “Whether I make the team or not, that’s always the goal, but nothing’s going to discourage me from getting to where I want to be.”Article content “He’s one of my biggest supporters and he’s got a lot of knowledge for the game as well,” said Kastelic. “He wants to see me succeed so we’re always bouncing ideas off each other and as well he’s just been a sense of support for me. Whenever I need to calm down or just pick me up he’s always there for me and he’s always one phone call away so it’s great to have.”
Senators coach D.J. Smith, who has been impressed by the rookie’s work ethic and his commitment to the game, has no doubt Kastelic will be an everyday NHLer — it’s just a question of when.
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