It's not that seven don't deserve to play or can't play, but rhythm in the game becomes a stronger factor that will outweigh an extra player. |
It's something we take very seriously. We've talked about that since the first day in training camp. |
It's the only way to judge them, throw them in those games. We are required to play eight veteran players, and we'll probably have the minimum the first couple of games. As camp moves on, because we haven't played in a while, those last three of four games, I'd like to have the lineup kind of set. |
It's very hard choices. It's not as if somebody is not capable or not getting the job done. But at the end of the day, it makes us a better team. |
It's way too early to be picking out line combinations. And there's still a good chance the two could play on the same line. |
Marty has been focused all year on the future. This year, he's in a groove. He's just like the rest of us. The past is the past, and he's going to do what he's done for us and play well. |
Marty will play tomorrow. We expect Marty to be a top goaltender every night. Whether he expects it or not, that's the role we put him in, and he has to take that responsibility and give us a chance to win every night. |
Minnesota was the top penalty-killing team in the league and they had the least amount of minor [penalties]. It's putting two and two together. Less is more in this case. |
One of the greatest strengths we have is we are a team. That doesn't get you wins either but it helps the process of bonding together. You mix that with maximum performance and a lot of effort, and you can be dangerous. |
One of the ways to make playoffs is to win your division. That was something we set out to do right from the start. We've got to keep pushing in that direction. |
One-goal comebacks aren't quite as dramatic. |
Our big guys answered the bell, Marty included, and that's a good sign. |
Our guys have earned the right to be a good team and a tight team. We've played pretty well together all year, so they have confidence they can get the job done. |
Our power play got us back into the game. And we pushed in the third and got the ones we needed. |
Penalties with the sticks and things like that are because we're not aggressive enough. If you're chasing people from behind, hooking them, you're going to get called all night. |