We submitted another offer and we'll see where it goes.
It's an important day for an early settlement. You can always settle when you get to the hearing, but if we're going to settle early we're going to settle (today).
His assets are strength and speed. There's no doubt he can skate at this level. He's actually an above-average skater at this level. He just needs experience at this level.
We feel we could reach a deal with Robbie fairly quickly if we decide to pursue that course of action.
He's got to become a better skater and he's got to get stronger. If he gets stronger, he'll become a better skater. He knows that and he's working on that and it's not going to happen over night. It's going to be a gradual thing.
He could be a first-line centre in the NHL if he wants to be - if he becomes a better skater and a bit more complete. That's going to take time, though. You don't become a first-line centre in the NHL in a year or two. It usually takes three or four years.
It's a good chance for them to assess themselves at this level. It's a process for them.
It means nothing for this year as far the NHL goes. Now, he can just focus on hockey.
He had a good training camp and we wanted to get it out of the way. We wanted to sign Robbie early and avoid the deadline, and now we've done that.
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