We didn't play very well tonight and there is no question about that. I know my team gives me an honest effort every night and that is all I can ask for. |
We didn't take advantage of a 5-on-3 against a good team. We have to at least get a shot on net. That was pathetic. |
We don't have the depth or the skill level of Detroit so our work ethic has to be as high as theirs. Obviously, the first part of the game it wasn't . . . .Quite frankly it looked like we were enjoying the fruits of Thursday night's victory (over Dallas) too much. |
We don't put any restrictions on our defense. Obviously, we don't want them going crazy the other way. They've got to be smart about it. |
We feel Jeff has tremendous talent, but we need him to play with a little bit more energy and a little bit more of a work ethic maybe to be at this level. |
We finally feel like we have a pretty good hockey club here and I wanted to be a part of that, simple as that, |
We got a little bit lucky with the shot in overtime but it was hard-fought victory for us. |
We got a little bit lucky. It's hard to keep all of your good, young defensemen. He's a tremendous young man who works hard every single game, every single practice. He never cheats in one drill, and that's how he plays. |
We got behind the eight-ball the night before, (but) tonight, we got off to a good start and that seemed to be the difference. Our guys played hard. |
We had a chance to set up and talk about it and really didn't do anything on it. That was probably the difference in the hockey game at that point in time. |
We had a constructive meeting, and we only hope they will continue meeting for the betterment of the NHL and its fans. |
We have a lot of hurdles to overcome, but there's a definite light in the tunnel here. Are we satisfied with what's happened (this season)? Absolutely not. But more and more pieces of the puzzle are in place. |
We just had no battle in us, no fight. They played hard and did the little things you have to do to be winners. |
We just really like his upside. He's got size, he has speed, he has strength. |
We knew they were going to come hard at us and we tried to make sure we came back at them...we got a little bit on our heels. It's been a few good weeks for us and we just get better everyday. |