They're a good team. They've got some good hockey players.

It's early in the season and we know what they can do for us.

I'm afraid it's something we're going to have to deal with more. I think they should stay four years and get their education, but I'm biased. Even if a player goes pro after two or three years, he's made you a better program. They can come back and get their degrees. It's better to have them for two or three years than not at all. It makes recruiting more complicated.

That?s how it goes. The first half I?m in their face about defensive responsibilities, where they?re supposed to go. Now they have it figured out. They know how they have to play. They just have to relax and make plays. I believe that will happen with the younger guys.

I thought the team responded pretty well in the season opener, especially with the amount of specialty situations. We did a good job with our penalty kill tonight. Jeff made a couple of key saves late in the game to help us hold on for the win.

It's going to make us a better team.

I think if we all stay healthy, we'll all keep going.

He was the star tonight.

It was a wild finish, no doubt about it. It was great for the fans, but I don?t know about the coaches.