He started to push himself as he got more comfortable with the brace. |
He wants badly to win. He wants everyone to enjoy something very special with his help. Not thanks to him, but certainly with his help. I think that really motivates him. He takes this very seriously. |
He wants to play and he feels responsible for this team and where it's going. He wants to be the guy that leads them. |
He was certainly on a mission. He wanted this one badly, obviously, and he did the things that a leader has to do. |
He's a proud guy and a professional. To be honest with you, I'm not so sure the game off was the difference. We could have had a chat about it, and I think he would have come out and done everything he could to be the same player he was [Wednesday]. I thought he responded real well. |
He's a smart enough kid. Obviously, he finished up when maybe he shouldn't have. |
He's a terrific young player who fits so nicely into their scheme. He's just a selfless player. |
He's an intelligent hockey player who always has a second and third effort to his game. |
He's clearly decided he's got to do what he's got to do in order for this team to get its playoff spot and that's foremost in his mind. We're all the beneficiary of that attitude. |
He's played well. He's been sharper, though. |
He's uncomfortable, but it doesn't appear to be too bad. |
Henrik doesn't seem to be in awe of any opponent. If I know Hitch, they'll be ready. It's a good test for us. I hope they throw the kitchen sink at us and that we're able to respond to it. |
Henrik played fine, I have no problem with that at all, but Kevin had a really good game against these guys to start the season. Those are those intangibles that I have the right to use and maybe not even explain if I don't feel like it. |
Hugely gratifying, beyond anything I can say. |
I didn't think we were real sharp, real crisp (early in the game), and if we weren't careful, we might have beaten ourselves tonight. But we did hang in there and we did pay attention to details that can win you games and ultimately got ourselves a nice lead. |