On who he knows on the Blues’ roster: “I’ve played with (Eric) Brewer and (Brad) Winchester in Edmonton and (Keith) Tkachuk with USA hockey. I know (Mike) Weaver a little bit.”On playing in the last two Stanley Cup finals (with Pitt and then Det): “It’s been great. It’s always exciting to play that time of the year . . . late May, early June. Both years I’ve been on the wrong side, but it’s been exciting.”

On being a backup: “I think I have the ablity to be a starting goalie in league, but I know what my role is. I’m not 22, 23 anymore. I understand the role they’ve got me in. I don’t really look at it as playing a certain number of games, but what kind of quality game do I play when I do play.

“I’ve always had a pretty healthy dose of confidence in my game. I’ve been through ups and downs. In Edmonton, I thought I played pretty well when I played a consistent amount. Pittsburgh was my best chance and I played pretty well. I’ve always felt that I had the ability.”

On playing with six teams in five years: “Lots of teams want me. Either that or everybody gets sick of me. I think I had good years in all of those places. I don’t think it’s bad to see different places . . . how people operate in different places. I’ve certainly learned how to make new friends and blend in a new locker room. My wife and I are both looking forward to it.”

JR