For whatever reason, our heads weren't in the game. We had legs, even though it was the second night. We just made mental mistakes, and then couldn't recover from it. |
From what I'm told, there was a problem. There were some sticks being changed and switched [to illegal ones]. And you could not check like you could during a game, Too many players were using illegal sticks. Why should anyone be allowed to use illegal equipment? |
Gomez has been scoring lately. We could have gone with anyone, but he's had a hot hand. |
He [Emery] obviously played well. I thought we made him look good at times by not being sharp. |
He brings experience in playing on quality teams. Both systems -- in Dallas and Tampa -- are sort of similar to what we've done and he has played extremely well against us. |
He brings the total package, ... He brings hockey sense, enthusiasm, a passion for the game, 100 percent effort all the time and tremendous character. We couldn't be more excited to have him in the organization. He's a prototype young Devil. |
He certainly did play well. I thought we made him look good at times by not being sharp. Take nothing away from him. That's an excellent hockey team we played. |
He certainly has a presence out there, doesn't he? |
He deserves it, ... Scott is up at the top with the best who ever played the game. He's done everything ? adjusting to everything ? to win. |
He didn't get less ice time because of that. We just tried to generate something [offensively]. |
He does the little things and he's strong. He's hockey strong. |
He feels he's accomplished a lot of things and now wants to devote a lot of time to his family. |
He had to wait for his luggage. He'll be back in a couple of days. |
He is not any further back than he was. We're going to use the time right now. |
He just doesn't feel 100 percent. He's getting close. He's getting better every day. It's really his call right now. It's when he feels he's ready. |