I just gave that opportunity to Steve. That doesn't mean (Samuelsson) isn't going to. ... He is a heck of a hockey player. I talked to him about it. I wanted to get Steve going and to give him an opportunity.
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They're a good team, and they're finding ways to win a lot. They found a way to get four points out of here, and we only got one (an overtime loss). We have to get back on track and find a way to score against them.
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I don't know why Shanahan plays so well against Nashville. He gets all excited because Nashville is such a good hockey team.
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He's got a good backhand, but the fake he made on his forehand to freeze the goalie, then to go to the shelf, showed us his real skill. We're real fortunate to have him.
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He's a huge talent, and so far I've been very impressed with him. After spending 13 years in Detroit, it's going to take him awhile to get used to what we do, and for us to get used to what he does. We're not trying to change him, but we want him to play within the scheme we play. He's very explosive, very talented and seems very conscientious. He's more in the monitoring stage of observing what we're doing, but once he catches on a little more, then he'll be at the front.
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When I evaluate a trade as a coach, I evaluate who gets the best player. That's all, it's just about the best player because the best player makes everyone else better. That's what Joe has done.
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These guys are professional. They know how to win, even when they don't have it.
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When you're on a roll, the opposing team comes in a little excited and a little bit fearful. We have to fear the opposition, too.
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But now he's in shape, he gets up and down the ice, and he's a player.
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We'll see where he's at, ... I'm hopeful of the positive side of things. You're always concerned about good players being hurt.
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The league won't be hunting Ducks in camouflage anymore.
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Can you imagine how good you must be for them to do that? This is Canada. They're saying you can't wear that number. You must be pretty good, and pretty good for a long period of time. How good must you be?
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I didn't think we were mentally sharp in the third period. So it was good to see Manny back on his game.
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Some teams think that's a roll.
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