I hadn't been close to the ice for a game in quite a while. It was a fun game to be a part of. |
I haven't really thought about it at this moment. We'll make a decision on our lineup and we'll let you know. |
I think at some point, we're going to make a decision of who's going to start the first game of the playoffs. But let's get in the playoffs, we still don't have that nailed down. In the meantime, we're using all of our players to get us there. |
I think he's proven over a long period of time that he's capable of that. We were able to access that part of his play. |
I think it was the right reaction to the moment. We paid a price, but it wasn't too costly this time. |
I think our team has to concentrate on how to test (Carolina goalie Cam Ward.). Lets' raise the shot total, the scoring chance total and get rid of any lazy or soft play around him. Let's put more responsibility on the goalie to make more saves. |
I think we have some good players, but we have to get closer to our potential. |
I thought we made some critical, glaring mistakes. |
I wouldn't say desperation was our situation tonight early in the game, it was more I think a really clear and attractive pursuit of the goals that we want, and that's the way we played in the opening 20 minutes. |
I'm the one who's responsible and this gives time for Guy to get comfortable with the team and the players. It's more fair for myself to step in and take responsibility until the end of the season. |
If they saw it, I think it would have been the normal call, [a] four-minute penalty. |
If you look at their penalty killing and hours, if you look at the minutes that were spent in that situation, they created an advantage in play and an advantage on the scoreboard so it's pretty easy for us to find the place where we need to improve. |
If you want to build a scenario, I think it's a pretty good one. |
It gives him the sense that we want him here. |
It seems taking a lead is an important part of a recipe that works most often. Early in the series will be a place either team will be looking for an advantage. It's about getting into that rhythm where all cylinders are firing. |