Miscellaneous

We had literary references, so we knew what we were talking about. We could quote things, talk about books we'd read more

We had literary references, so we knew what we were talking about. We could quote things, talk about books we'd read; you can say something, you don't have to explain it.

Soft Machine were going more in the direction of fusion jazz and I didn't like that.

Soft Machine were going more in the direction of fusion jazz and I didn't like that.

I think that the basic philosophy was very good. It was just be nice to each other, and don't step read more

I think that the basic philosophy was very good. It was just be nice to each other, and don't step on other people's toes and infringe on their freedom.

The music we made then was so amateurish, compared to the rest of mainstream pop or rock and roll. But read more

The music we made then was so amateurish, compared to the rest of mainstream pop or rock and roll. But what differentiated us from what everybody else was doing in the business was the fact that you could tell that these people came from different reference areas.

You can't run around, because that's when the seams are there and the holes are there. The tighter you can read more

You can't run around, because that's when the seams are there and the holes are there. The tighter you can stay, the more you can make them move it around and maybe take a shot they don't want to take, the better you're doing.

When I woke up this morning -- I was glad it was this morning. When you have a game like read more

When I woke up this morning -- I was glad it was this morning. When you have a game like that, you just pick up and move on.

He is an unbelievable coach. I loved playing for him and I don't think I've had a better coach.

He is an unbelievable coach. I loved playing for him and I don't think I've had a better coach.

We want everybody out there, and we miss the guys who are out, but there's a mentality in the room read more

We want everybody out there, and we miss the guys who are out, but there's a mentality in the room where we're focused on what's in front of us. It's just something that builds over the course of the year.

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.

That guy has been a rock all year and I don't have to think twice about his game. He's given read more

That guy has been a rock all year and I don't have to think twice about his game. He's given us a chance to win all year. Things happen.