It's not going to be easy, but it's great for the fans. We get to see the Leafs, Canadiens, Bruins and Senators more often. It's better for travelling as well. There's a lot of positives, but emotion will be a big factor.

I don't think people realize how much Teppo's going to help our team. But everyone knows we need a little more help on defense. I know it's not from lack of trying.

To be honest with you, I just think it was time for Miro to move on. Miro's a great hockey player, but I don't think he had any chemistry with the players that we have here.

All you try to do is get open. He's one of the few guys who will be able to find you anywhere.

It fired up our will when we heard things like the more the series went on, the tougher it would go for us. Those were just motivation points for us.

It went from being one of the loudest buildings to being very quiet.

(Vanek) knows where to be. He knows how to score. He's a game-breaker. It's fun for me, having a chance to play with a guy like that.

It's our next experience, exactly. One of our biggest goals this season was playing well on the road. We had the best road record in the East and now we want to show up on the road in the playoffs as well.

We want to go in there and try to finish it off right away.