Sarich is a quality attack-minded defenceman who splits opinion in the Sheffield Arena stands.

While virtually every fan admires his "quarter back" play-making from deep, others have reservations about his defensive qualities.

Speaking on video on thestar.co.uk Sarich said criticism is something players had to try and accept.

"If you are going to try and be offensive you are going to make mistakes, defensively. I have tried to be better in the defensive area but things always happen and people criticise

"You just have to do what you do and hopefully the team has some success and people are happy in the end."

Asked if barbed comments ever got him down, he replied: "Once in a while, you try and take it positively and use it for motivation.

"I don't go on the (internet) forum too much so if I hear something its usually from someone's face so it's not as vicious as it might be elsewhere.

"But once in a while it's a bit disheartening, especially when you feel you are doing a good job. But you have to take it in your stride."

Sarich said the Sheffield team has been "getting better over the years and there has always been the anticipation for the next season and knowing that we can get better."

Next season is "going to be exciting" he said, while adding a rider that he had yet to sign a new contract.

Sarich also spoke on video about his brother, defenceman Cory.

"He has playing in Calgary in the NHL for 6-7 years. He has won a Stanley Cup... he's done well for himself, it is interesting having a brother in the sport, at a different level, and we have a chat."

He joked that he wished he could be on the same salary.

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