Absolutely, absolutely, totally, totally false. I'm wondering how to say it any stronger. |
Because he wants to play. He really wants to get back out there, and the kid has played really well for us. |
Bryan Berard is one of the most courageous and dedicated athletes I've ever been around. To overcome the adversity that he has in recent years has been inspiring. He made a mistake, has acknowledged it and is committed to moving forward. We have every confidence in Bryan and firmly believe there will be no subsequent issues with the new program addressing the use of performance-enhancing substances adopted by the National Hockey League and NHL Players' Association this season. |
Bryan had surgery in Los Angeles, and the response I got was very, very positive. They expect a quick and full recovery. They're very optimistic. |
But having said that, we all want to win. And they have. |
But we left it in his hands. He was welcome to stay and finish out the season, but I told him we were getting interest from some other teams. |
Cale Hulse is a tremendous person who came in and did everything we asked of him during his time with the Blue Jackets. This move will give him an opportunity to play in his hometown and we wish him all the best. |
Cam is a big, physical forward who plays with a lot of grit and will add some size and toughness to our group of forwards. |
Canada is unique in the way it treats hockey. It has been a big part of the culture for a long time and we don't want to lose in it. |
He earned a spot on our roster and will be a tremendous complement to the young talent in our organization. |
He has been consistently good. He?s young (25), he skates well, he moves the puck, he makes good decisions. Does he have a future here? Big time. Big time. |
He has played with the game's best players in Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr and has also excelled in a more defensive-minded role, so he has proven himself in all situations. He will be a great complement to our group of forwards. |
He is a dynamic player, a game-breaking player. |
He is a highly regarded leader, teacher and coach and is respected as much as anyone associated with our game. |
He is an expensive player, but we feel good about it. |