“I know we're going to be tired. We're going to go in there and get two [points]. If we do that, we'll have a whole week to rest and work our new guys into our systems.”
“He's one of the best all around players I've ever had. Jeff (Campbell) is very versatile and can play any position. He's going to Manitoba's training camp and I wouldn't be surprised if he stuck at the AHL level.”
“He came in my office one day and had this sheepish look on his face, like there was something on his mind. I had to coax it out of him. I told him if it was more money he wanted, then he should go.”
“I'm not going after any college guys, I'm not trying to make any trades for players because I think we have the right chemistry. In the end, (it's just a matter of) do we get it done or not?”
“Jeff and Jon have had to step up their game. Each has taken it upon themselves to maintain the excellent level of play that we have been enjoying so far.”
“We've got 10 forwards and four defenders, so we'll be all right. The guys have to be smart. The goaltenders have to step up, and my job is to motivate the guys we have.”
“He's earned all the ice time he is getting. Guillaume has good size and skates well. He's also a gifted hockey player who brings a lot of intangibles to the game. If there is a fault, it's that he tries too hard. That's only because he wants to be the one who makes the difference every game.”
