Jacques' theory about the injured guys is even when they're healthy, they're not ready, ... They've got to get back up to speed, and this is really his first practice. |
No one feels bad for you. No one cares, really, except for the guys in this room and in our organization. I'm proud that we stuck up for ourselves. We played with some heart and made it a game, at least. But it's just not enough right now. This is as frustrated as I've been in my career, so it's a great challenge. |
No. We both had a good talk from (official) Kerry Frasier before the game, and went through everything thoroughly. You'll see a couple of frequent runs to the box the next four to six weeks. I'm sure it will be a little frustrating. Today is probably an example of everybody trying do the exact opposite and probably give up a couple of chances because of it. |
Talk about deflation, the type of year you've had. |
The first goal is very important and it was a big one and we were kind of chasing their tail after that. We had our chances to get on the board early. |
The first goal, Jonsson throws one 30 miles an hour down there. We need to get the puck to the net and we need to do it in a simplistic way. Not a one-timer, not an 80- or 90-mph slap shot. |
The hardest part is waiting until you get in a game and the refs are policing us. |
The mood was obviously somber, but more mad than down. We were upset with ourselves. We certainly didn't play well in the first period, and the puck was finding its way in again. We know we're a better team than that, and we went out and played like it. |
There are no excuses -- we don't need any excuses. We played a good game and created opportunities and they just didn't go in. Now we just go get ready for Game 2. |
There are times we seem to be turning the corner. Then we play games like this where we were down right embarrassing. |
These are good kids. But I'm not ready to give up my spot to some young punk. |
They're trying to be fair and give everyone a look, |
This team has 52 wins for a reason. We got off the beaten path a bit, but we plan on bringing our 'A' game. |
To have two five-on-threes and not get a goal, that is the crippling part of the game. You've got to score on one of those. |
To not get one there is unforgivable. |