Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere is spending his summer rehabbing from offseason hip and abdominal surgery, while preparing for his sophomore NHL season and for World Cup of Hockey training camp as a member of Team North America.The 23-year-old blueliner enjoyed a successful rookie season in 2015-16. He registered 17 goals and 29 assists for 46 points in 64 games. His 17 goals set a franchise record for rookie defensemen. He also went on a 15-game scoring tear, which is the longest such streak by a rookie defenseman in NHL history.Gostisbehere was also a major reason the Flyers reached the Stanley Cup playoffs, and he proved he could compete at a high level and have consistent success in the NHL. After his surgery, hes feeling better and ready to go for the upcoming season.He sat down recently with ESPN.com to talk about the latest events in his life:ESPN.com: How are you feeling since your offseason surgery?Shayne Gostisbehere: Its good. Its been about [11 weeks], so its been going well. Its not as bad as the major knee surgery I had [after tearing an ACL on Nov. 7, 2014], and this is nothing compared to that. Its going well, and Ive been back on the ice the last couple of weeks, so it feels good.ESPN.com: Will you be ready for World Cup of Hockey training camp?Gostisbehere: Oh, yeah. Absolutely.ESPN.com: What did it mean to you to be added to the roster for Team North America?Gostisbehere: Its just a tremendous honor. When you look at some of those names on that roster, and youre on it, as well, its humbling, for sure. Just to be associated with some of those guys is pretty sweet. Being part of this World Cup is a tremendous honor, and I thanked all my coaches, my family and everyone who helped me get here.ESPN.com: What do you think of the Team North America roster?Gostisbehere: When you look at our roster, people are probably saying, Holy cow, these guys are going to be pretty good. I think well surprise some guys. But there are [great] players with all the different countries, and its just cool to see the different dynamic of the World Cup with Team Europe and Team North America, and being part of the young guys team, its pretty cool to see.ESPN.com: Whats the rallying cry for the young guns?Gostisbehere: Our attitude right away is going to be, Hey, we can play with these guys. Of course, we do it in the NHL, so why cant we do it in this tournament? I actually really do think were going to shock some teams there.ESPN.com: Whats your relationship like with some of your Team North America teammates, including Connor McDavid?Gostisbehere: I met McDavid in Las Vegas for the [NHL] awards. Hes a very levelheaded kid for all the stuff going on around him, being the face of the league soon enough. Its cool to see how levelheaded he is. I played with Seth Jones and Jacob Trouba on the [U.S.] World Junior team, so itll be good to see those guys and catch up with them. Itll be fun.ESPN.com: You finished second behind Artemi Panarin for the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. Now that youve had time to reflect on your rookie season, how would you describe it?Gostisbehere: If someone told me that I would have that type of season, I would look at them like theyre crazy. But it was a lot of hard work, and everything that went into my rehab for my knee and everything, its just a compliment to everyone that helped me get there. It was a great season. You look back on it now and say, Holy cow, what am I going to do to duplicate that? Its about putting in more hard work this summer and battling through injuries and rehab. Again, its more maintenance than anything, so Im just gearing up for another good year.ESPN.com: Besides the rehab from the surgery, what has the offseason been like?Gostisbehere: Ive been relaxing. My girlfriend, she lives in Connecticut, so I get up there and get away from the city life of Philly. I like it. Its enjoyable. I just hang out with my two puppies, go on walks and hang by the pool and get down to the shore, if I can. Its more about relaxing and taking care of the body, clean eating and just gearing up to build the body up to break it back down.ESPN.com: During the playoffs, Flyers team owner and hockey icon Ed Snider passed away. What did you learn about the organization and how people rallied to support one another during a tough time?Gostisbehere: To see the loss of Mr. Snider, and he is not only the Philadelphia Flyers, he is the city of Philadelphia. He brought [pro] sports here, and to see such an icon of the game go down like that is hard to see. But the way our organization, not only our organization, but the city of Philadelphia and how they rallied and we paid our respects to Mr. Snider [was impressive]. Im sure he was happy that day we made the playoffs. It was a special moment for us, but to see everyone come together during a tragic time for us, and to see what he actually did for Philadelphia as more and more things come out about him, it was truly great to see, and well surely miss him.ESPN.com: The season ended with a first-round exit to the Washington Capitals, but how much can the Flyers gain from that experience moving forward?Gostisbehere: Yeah, we definitely set our goals to make the playoffs and do some damage, and making the playoffs was a big step for us. And we were not happy with our first-round exit, but its a great stepping stone for this upcoming season. Weve got a great group of guys here and some great additions, so were excited, and well be ready to go and well know what to expect this upcoming year. Discount Nike Air Max 1 . -- Most satisfying to Russ Smith about No. Cheap Nike Air Max 1 . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. 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The thought still sends a shudder down Cameron Smiths spine.What if Darren Lockyer hadnt intercepted that pass?Queensland hope to honour the 10th anniversary of their landmark 2006 State of Origin III win by sealing a rare series whitewash at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday night.History shows Lockyer launched a Maroons dynasty when he pounced on an errant Brett Hodgson pass and scored the winning try to break NSWs three series winning run.Smith remembers it fondly as the match that not only sparked Queenslands unprecedented Origin dominance but ignited the careers of some of rugby leagues greats.But Smith - now the Maroons captain - admits he sometimes wonders what would have happened if Lockyer hadnt been lurking that night.I do now and again, he said.It was a turning point in Origin history and a lot of our careers.Back in 2006, the Origin landscape could not have been more different ahead of game three.A dominant NSW were on the verge of a then-record four straight series victories.It wasnt just Origin careers on the line.The Origin concept itself was under fire due to the Blues unprecedented winning run.That was the most worried I had been before a game I reckon, Smith said about just his third full series for Queensland.Everyone thought their job was on the line.Back then I think only Lockyer, Peteroo (Civoniceva) and Steve Price had won a series victory - they (NSW) had won three in a row.ddddddddddddTen years later Queensland are in a different predicament ahead of game three.They have already sealed their 10th series win in 11 years.And they hope to clinch only their fifth whitewash.The survivors of the Queensland team - Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Nate Myles and Sam Thaiday - have come a long way since that 2006 scare.But Smith said memories of how things could have been so different 10 years ago would ensure the Maroons never took success for granted.That game changed the course of Origin itself, Smith said.That put us on the course of eight straight.That night helps your confidence, your self belief - that nothing is impossible.That is what is great about sport - it can have a positive effect on your life.The man who helped inspire their decade of dominance - coach Mal Meninga - may have moved on this year.But Smith - ahead of a record 39th Origin - said the spirit of 2006 still ran through the team under new coach Kevin Walters.Thats what I thought Mal brought back that was lost I think - that trust in each other, valuing your teammate and jersey, Smith said. 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