Let's face it. When he first came back, you could see the timing wasn't there and he was pushing. A lot of times, when you try harder, less good things happen. |
Many of those on the frontlines in the Global War on Terror have suffered invisible, as well as visible, scars, ... It's our duty to help those afflicted with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder upon their return home. |
Mark, I think, provided some real leadership for that team, ... Apparently lots of things went on behind the scenes there and he was a big part of keeping that group together. Behind the scenes he had kept that very talented and veteran team on line. |
Mats was our great leader, Tie played with so much heart, and Tomas has developed into an outstanding all-around player. |
Maybe he's ready to make the step, ... has a real offensive flair. |
Maybe people are really going to love it. But from an old-timer's standpoint, I hate the game being decided this way. |
Maybe we aren't as good as we think we are because we haven't done well against the teams below us. |
Montreal wants that (eighth-place) spot back, so they'll be ready to go. Those are playoff games, that's what they are. I expect that to be a rip-roaring building. |
My immediate answer (to whether Allison will play) is yes. But as the day wears on it'll indicate whether he will be able to or not. |
My intention is to leave them (at centre) for the start of the year, |
No, it is not alarming. He has been doing fine, and it seems like this team, at least on special teams, either finds a way to score some or give some up. I look at it as team thing. |
Not a wrist. That's bad luck. |
Not letting that third one in was big. To me that was Eddie at his best, he was mentally tough. |
Often this year we got so stretched out we became a standstill team. Our guys have been so much more attentive in the past couple of games in getting into position to move the puck from our zone. We're coming together as a group. |
Oftentimes our soldiers have many long months of recovery that they must endure ... and those are very key and crucial times. The need to have your family and loved ones nearby is very, very important. |