You've got to respect his character.

174

Most players would have packed it in for the game and said 'that's it,' ... But he came right back.

171

He can skate and sees the ice very well and he has a big shot.

158

This year there's a different situation on this team. There are lots of jobs available. As a coaching staff, what we are looking for are players who can skate and pressure the puck. With the new rules against obstruction, we'll be looking for guys who can get there quickly and pressure the puck.

157

[Jeff Perry, one of the store's managers, estimated that 2,500 pizzas were prepared and sold on Thursday.] At one time, we had 300 customers inside and 1,000 outside. The parking lot was filled with RVs. Inside, it was like an ant bed had been stirred up and outside, it was like one big old party, ... But we managed to get pizzas to most people.

147

We've got to know what he's thinking, ... Whether he likes the city, his landparents. From what he hear so far, he's happy.

142

You'd like to win just so players can get a taste of winning. But it's so early.

122

The league wants to open up the game, which is good for the fans and the game, ... I think (general manager) Mark Hunter and the scouting staff have done a good job of finding the type of player we need.

103

You may not need the big, hulking guy anymore, especially if he isn't a great skater, ... If you can't lay a stick on the guy, they may not be as effective.

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