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Q&A with Peter Delmas
Written by: Ryan MacLeod on 07/17/2008 
The Avalanche traded utility player Brad Richardson to the Los Angeles Kings in order to acquire another second-round pick just to have a shot at drafting Delmas.
Hockey’s Future caught up with Delmas during Colorado’s prospect development camp.
HF: What has your experience been like at Colorado’s development camp?
PD: It’s been good. It’s been fast-paced, really quick. Workouts have been pretty tough, pretty demanding. But I’ve learned a lot. And I’m just going to incorporate that into my game.
HF: What sort of things are you learning from the coaches and the other players?
PD: How to be professional. How to take care of yourself. Just doing the little things to make you better.
HF: Colorado traded a good utility player in Brad Richardson to acquire another draft pick just to select you. How does it feel to be a part of an organization that wanted you so badly?
PD: It shows that they really want you, and want to develop you. That was my No. 1 choice to go to, was a team that really wanted to develop me. It’s exactly what I wanted.
HF: What aspects of your game do you think can make you a good NHL level goalkeeper?
PD: Probably my quickness, my speed and my size. Just kind of incorporate all of that and just work on it throughout the years.
HF: This fall will be your second full year as the starter for the Lewiston MAINEiacs. How has your game improved since lacing up as a 16-year-old?
PD: I think I’ve gotten a lot more mature. I just know the game much better. I’ve been able to build on it from where I started. I’m a lot more confident and just hoping to have a solid year.
HF: What was the experience like when you were a part of Canada’s under-18 squad in 2007?
PD: It was pretty good. It was cool to play for your own country. It wasn’t the result that we wanted over there. But at the same time it was still a good experience.
HF: When people think of goaltending and Colorado, Patrick Roy immediately comes to mind. What goalie did you look up to as a kid and what player has most influenced your own style of play?
PD: I mostly looked up to Roberto Luongo. He has the same kind of style as me and I really like to pattern myself after him.
HF: What are your own personal goals as you head back to the QMJHL this fall? Where do you think you need to improve as a player?
PD: I want to be the No. 1 goalie in the ‘Q’ this year. I want to win another President’s Cup with Lewiston. As far as improving, just little tweaks here and there. Just being consistent every night, because I am going to be playing a lot of games. Not too much, just build on last year.
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