“We just needed to find a way to win. Our (confidence) was a little shaky. Three weeks ago we were on a pretty good streak and things just don't change overnight. ... It comes down to believing in each other and finding a way to win.”
“Obviously, with the amount of ice time I was getting, the situation with our team, it wasn't a shocker. I've been around long enough to realize the situation I was in.”
“I feel like I can contribute. I'm not playing the way that I want to. With the new rules and with the new systems we have, I'm not playing as much. I'm not playing up to my standards, that's first and foremost. I'm the one who has to look at myself in the mirror every day and I have high expectations for myself.”
“We discussed that already. We're obviously going to go out on good terms. I want to be a part of the organization in some capacity. Hopefully, when the dust settles here we can talk about those things.”
“I feel I went right to the end until someone else had to tell me that it was enough. It's fitting that I went down swinging. The Zamboni had to drag me off the ice.”
“A lot of mixed emotions. But that was 48 hours. After that 48 hours, I was able to reflect back on 23 years. So I'm not going to let 48 hours spoil my fun.”
“I hope so. I'm not leaving the area. I've got to do something. I can't just sit at home and bug my wife every day. I'm looking forward to starting a new life and looking forward to being a part of this organization if they want me to. Obviously, there's got to be some settling and then I'll get back and see what they want me to do.”
“I still want to be a player and I still felt that I was a player. Obviously as a competitive pro, it's tough to give that up right away. You still have that edge that you want to play.”
