Ed Belfour Quotes (34 Quotes)

It seemed like it took forever. It took nine goals, but I'm real thankful and honored.

I just have a lot of respect for Terry and his family. He played without a mask, and his life was tragically ended. And it just means a lot to me to be up there with him and the other greats that have played that long.

The tradition makes for a great atmosphere. You have both teams fan in the building. These games are a lot of fun to play.

I felt good out there.

There is more goal scoring. For the big picture, they got what they wanted, but for the goalies, it is tough luck.

I've been real fortunate to be on a lot of great teams.

The puck was on the outside (of the trapezoid) and then it slipped in and as soon as it slipped in, I wasn't there in time and I wasn't even thinking and I got caught out there ... stupid, ... I thought about (taking the penalty) afterwards. Maybe it would have been a better thing to do.

I have been dealing with back problems since 1995 when I was with the Blackhawks, and I've only missed part of one season because of it. That was last season in Toronto.

It was unbelievable how brave those guys were. He's definitely one of my heroes. He was such a fierce competitor.

Today's a new day and I try to forget (games like that) right away. You can't dwell on mistakes and the things go wrong. You just have to go back in there, and do your best and give 110 per cent, and that's what I've done my entire career.

I love proving people wrong.

I feel comfortable with 60 games, ... It wasn't too much of a load for me (in the past). I've played 70, 74 (in one season) and that can be quite a bit. But 60 is a good number for me.

When one guy undermines the other, it only causes trouble, and the team isn't successful. It's very important for both of us to accept our role and help the team. One guy can get hot, and if that's Alex, I'll support him and help any way I can.

There are a lot more shots coming at the net and guys are just shooting it at the net because they have more time and pucks are going in off legs and feet and shoulders and heads, so you might have to play out a little further on the shot and hope it hits you.

I had tears in my eyes. I was surprised that I couldn't control myself. To hear the kind words from Tony and Vladislav was very special. And Johnny is a real inspiration to me, such a nice man, always with something positive to say.

It means a lot to be at home. You get the crowd behind us. The fans mean a lot to us.

We want Hitch to be here for a long time, ... We think he's the best coach in hockey.

One minute you're a slug and the next minute you're a hero, so you don't know what to think.

It's whatever Pat wants. If he wants me to play a lot I can do that because I've done that in the past. We have a few back-to-back games this year and Telly has played well this year. Everybody has confidence in Telly and we know that he competes hard and he's going to be solid when he's called upon.

It's always discouraging when you don't have things go your way. They are frustrated just like the rest of us.

You definitely feel that. Especially when you give up a couple of goals you usually don't give up, they're still behind you. That's a great feeling.

That's the one piece of equipment I have some issues with and I'm close to figuring it out, ... I've had four or five goals go through the bottom of the glove that normally don't go in and it's definitely frustrating.

Sometimes you can press a little bit and you're trying to do too much and you're trying too hard. You want to win so bad and you want to help the team so badly that you end up trying too much instead of letting the play come to you.

My whole career I'm used to playing a lot of games.

It takes two guys on a team to do very well in the end and be successful.

That stuff is just the media making things up.

That was a great win. I felt good tonight, I saw the puck well. It feels like things are getting back on track.

There is definitely some of that going on but (the league) wants to create more scoring, so they're happy and they don't really care about it, ... I've never had a problem (with protecting himself). I have always tried to take care of the crease anyway. For the most the referees try to do a good job of protecting you.

I had a bit of a brain cramp and got caught in No Man's Land,

I had a chance to read his biography, ... He was a fierce competitor, very acrobatic and obviously very brave, not wearing a mask most of his career. I'm just honored to be tied with him.

it better be here (today).

I think everybody has to be better, right from me out. Everybody has to step up their games for us to be successful here. I've been lucky to be on some good teams over the years and that's what it takes, everybody contributing night after night.

I felt bad about that stupid play. It's just frustrating, it's a new rule and you just have to deal with it.

I thought about it afterwards. It's frustrating. It's a new rule that you have to get used to it.