I don't remember any stretch like that except in the playoffs. We just know we can't take them lightly. |
I think it all depends on the guys you have. Everybody went into it with an open mind and had a lot of fun doing it. I think it did bring us closer. |
I think preseason is a tough thing to judge teams by, because teams aren't dressing all their top guys. But learning to win under the [NHL's new set of rules and points of emphasis designed to increase offense] is important. |
I think the biggest thing about bringing chemistry to a line is learning each other's tendencies. I think when we capitalize on those things we can be a very good line. |
I was sort of stuck, |
I'm just excited we're all playing again. [The Hurricanes] have missed the playoffs the last two years, and it's time to take the next step. |
It's a big game for us, and they're going to have confidence coming into our building. The last time we played them, we were flat. It happens once in a while, but there's no excuse for it. If you can have only a couple of games like that per season, you'll probably be in good shape. But it doesn't feel good when it happens. |
It's a different feeling, that's for sure, ... I played on a great team and I had a great time here, but I've moved on. |
It's exciting, that's for sure. A preseason game or a real game, it's always nice to face your old team the first time and get it over with. |
It's going to be a quick learning curve getting to know all the guys, |
It's just Game 1 in a long season. |
Obviously they're a team that's in and out of the playoffs. They work hard and skate well, and they have a fast group of forwards. |
Obviously, I would imagine he wants some of those back, and that's just the way it goes. I imagine Sean Burke wants a couple back, too. He makes big saves when we need him to, and hopefully, we'll get back rolling and we won't give up some bad goals. |
Our line, when we play together and play well, we produce points and help our team win. When our team's winning, obviously everybody's going to have points. |
Staal's a good player, |