Even though it's raining, it has really been a perfect day to run.

Even though it's raining, it has really been a perfect day to run.

Everything was as normal as could be for something like this,

Everything was as normal as could be for something like this,

The biggest thing is the willingness for everyone to buy in and do their roles. One of the special things read more

The biggest thing is the willingness for everyone to buy in and do their roles. One of the special things about this team is it's not about me, it's not about Eric Staal, it's about the team. If I can do my role and be great in my role - and be productive - it makes our team better.

We're ecstatic that we got things off the ground. We've been working for many years on this project.

We're ecstatic that we got things off the ground. We've been working for many years on this project.

It was not the vice president's fault.

It was not the vice president's fault.

We had some good looks ... and nothing dropped.

We had some good looks ... and nothing dropped.

I always wish them well, ... except this week.

I always wish them well, ... except this week.

I really have never bought into that San Francisco game, and maybe players might have a different view, ... My read more

I really have never bought into that San Francisco game, and maybe players might have a different view, ... My feeling coming out of that game, as heartbreaking as it was, was that I thought we were pretty good.

I don't expect a mean-spirited, mudslinging race. It's not my style. It's not Rudy's, either.

I don't expect a mean-spirited, mudslinging race. It's not my style. It's not Rudy's, either.