[Buffalo players] did a hell of a job. From the start of the game to the bitter end, the desperation was there. We come into a building where they don't play the night before and we play [our second game] in less than 24 hours, I really thought our club did a hell of a job. |
[While referring to Satan as] a tremendous asset, ... But there was frustration. ... There were games I thought certain players could've made a difference and didn't make a difference. |
A - you have to be in the shot lane if you want to be a penalty-killer. B - you have to have a good stick. Your stick has got to stay active. C - when you have a chance to be aggressive you be aggressive. |
A big trade like that gave them a lot of momentum right off the bat. I thought they were pretty fired up. |
A lot of mannerisms remind me of his dad, kind of the way he skates and the fact he's a real smart player. He really thinks the game well. |
A lot of the players believe it hampers their ability to play well. I really think it's one more piece of equipment that can make the player that much safer. If they can get used to it, it would be advantageous for them to wear. |
Adversity is only going to make you stronger if you can battle through it. I really thought he had a strong game. You got the feeling he was under control. |
After that, I was just hoping we'd get through the first 10 minutes all right. |
After the second period we talked about that to be a good team we had to find ways to get back into games like this. And at the end of the night we deserved to win. |
Any goaltender loves to play for his country, but I fully understand. I know how tough those decisions are. Don didn't know about the recovery process or how long it was going to take. He had to make a decision. |
As a team we've gotta be better. That part's gotta be better, too. They've had some tough times. We've been able to overcome some of those times. Right now we haven't. |
As a team, there's nights when you need his enthusiasm, you need that desire to go through anybody. His fearless attitude on the ice is something that keeps other teams on their toes. There's nights you just can't have another player do that. He's full bore, straight ahead, and the first guy there when there's trouble for any of his teammates. |
As far as mishandling the puck, it was a contest between Eddie and Marty, and I think Eddie was worse than Marty, |
As far as mishandling the puck, it was a contest between Eddie and Marty, and I think Eddie was worse than Marty. |
As soon as that last little bit of pain or whatever he's feeling leaves, he's gonna play. |