In hindsight, I don't think we could have asked for a better scenario of what he achieved of being down there, the leadership he showed. A lot of kids will go back to the minors or juniors and be disappointed. And then it takes them forever to get back to where they needed to be. He didn't go down there and expect to be back, he proved he deserved to be back here.
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He could be a real nice fit for our team because you can use him in a variety of ways. The opportunity is there for him. He's got some NHL experience, and he played well when (the Ducks) went to the Finals (in 2003), so we're going to give him a look.Joel Quenneville
We know who's going to start, but we usually tell them the day before a game, and we'll let them know (today),
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A whole year without hockey, without work . . . it definitely was something different. Now I know what retirement's going to be like, not that I'm in any hurry to get there.
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Mentally, I think his overall approach is terrific. I think he's got great composure for a young kid. He's relaxed. He's not cocky. He's composed. He's got a real businesslike approach to his profession. At a young age, that's a good sign.
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It was all good when I was there. The bottom line is, trying to win the hockey game is going to be the priority.
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It's always great to see some of your friends and some of the people you were with for a lot of years. It's a special game and a special day, but we're just trying to win.
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