He's a real building block for this organization, a major injection of talent into this team, ... He's an exciting player that the fans are going to enjoy watching. He sets the tone for the entire team with the way he plays.
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It's Jamie's mobility and ability to move the puck, ... The days of having defensemen who just defend may be waning. With today's game, and the pace and tempo, and the requirement that a defenseman has to be able to make plays, makes Jamie as attractive as ever.George McPhee
It's nice to see that players who know how to play the game will be able to excel.
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Alexander has agreed to fulfill his commitment to the Capitals, and we believe he can play a key role in our future.
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Alex is in a tough situation, ... He wants to play hockey and he wants to play for the Capitals. But he made a decision based on the facts as they stand today. . . . Based on our conversations with Alex, he's not driven by the money. He wants to prove himself in the NHL.
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I thought he was a player that didn't have any flaws. But what was most impressive was that in addition to his talent was the way he competed. He worked his tail off every shift. He always wanted the puck. He was either putting himself in position to get the puck or he was going to get it himself.
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It's been a long time and a long, hard struggle. I was expecting a decision today but I think it'll be the answer we're looking for.
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