He's supposed to have a look at those things. |
He's the leader. Where he goes, we go. |
He's tying to play hockey, but he's certainly not a player in this series. He's just moving ahead. He's our captain and he's trying to lend support. |
His eye was pretty swollen. A concussion has been ruled out, but who's to say when you get a blow like that? He has problems with his vision. His eyes get heavy. |
His leadership for me has come because he's confident. He's a good player in the league now and he thinks he has a good feel for the game, which he does. He's been in the big games against elite opponents, which means he is a guy who has matured. |
His name, rank and serial number. As long as he tells me that, he's good to go. |
Hopefully within the next week he'll be ready to play. |
I always felt [he] was a little bit like Gordie Howe. He can beat you physically, and he can beat you with his skill. I always thought that Gordie was the player that he reminded [me] of. |
I am excited and curious to see how we respond. In games 5, 6 and 7, you get a defining message on what you are going to be down the road, whether it's the next series or whatever. |
I can just tell you on record that whatever happens, we need and want Wayne there. He is our leader. He got us through some tough times in '02 and we expect him to get us through some tough times in '06. |
I don't know whether it's the fear of getting embarrassed or whatever but we've got a lot of competitive guys and we really love to play in these type of games. |
I don't see anyone even remotely talking about doing anything. It's been quiet. |
I don't think anybody was looking for the penalties. I said it before ... the first team that adjusts is going to be the winner. You end up with a ton of scoring chances, a ton of special teams and you're going to have to get better and you're going to have to adjust. Whining about it isn't going to do anything. It's not going to go away. |
I don't think he raises his game. He's one of those unique players who can beat you with skill but also with tenacity. It's wearing to go against a player like that. It's unnerving. You think you've got him, but he out-competes you. |
I don't think it's an issue now. They've played each other since so I don't believe it will be a problem. |