Dean is a player who immediately adds speed and quickness to our roster, and that was a top priority for us. We also believe that he can contribute goal-scoring ability and instill veteran experience to our lineup through the strong success he has enjoyed over his NHL career. |
Eric Brewer has been a premier defenseman in the NHL for the past several seasons, and we are very excited about the talents he brings to the Blues, ... We are also adding two skilled younger defensemen who are clearly up-and-coming players at this level. |
Eric Brewer has been a premier defenseman in the NHL for the past several seasons, and we are very excited about the talents he brings to the Blues. We are also adding two skilled younger defensemen who are clearly up-and-coming players at this level. |
For a freshman in college to jump in and grab that type of playing time is really good. He started out real well up there, then he slowed down a little bit in the middle of the season, and then he ended up real strong. |
He brings a high-energy, physical style of play to our team. Aaron finishes his checks and immediately will inject enthusiasm into our lineup. |
He seems to be progressing, but there's still no timetable. |
He's a guy in the Elite League who's been able to produce numbers. We'll see what training camp is like for him. You're always looking for that little extra piece in a trade and take a chance on somebody. We'll see what he can do. |
He's at a point in his career where he has a lot to prove, ... Just like our team. |
He's going to stay with the organization for a long time. |
He's still a young guy. He'll play in a lot of different situations for us. He can play right or left wing. He's a very useful player, a guy who can contribute over the next couple of years. |
I don't discuss any of that. I never have, so why would I now? You can reason anything you want. |
I don't see that there's any need to do it in February, ... You could do it in June -- what's the difference? Let the NHL get the Stanley Cup out of the way. Why do we want to announce it during the Stanley Cup? It can hold its own at the right time. Even at the draft. |
I don't think there are many teams that have added a free agent like that. We want him and he wants to get back to the way he played three years ago. And I think that's one of the main reasons he felt to let Al keep the captaincy, and that the best thing he could do for the team is getting back to playing the way he can. |
I hate to suspend anybody, |
I just think that as a team we got to answer the bell better, |