Alexei Yashin Quotes on Time (4 Quotes)

The Islanders appointed Yashin team captain Tuesday, in time for the team's pre-season game later that night against the New York Rangers. This is a very big honour for me, ... There are so many players on our team who are great leaders and would have been excellent choices, so this means a lot.

We let a lot of games slip away. We spent a lot of time chasing points, and those points wound up costing us the playoffs.

I think it's a dream of any player to be in this position, to have this kind of responsibility. It's a big responsibility, but at the same time, it's a great feeling, because a lot of people believe I can do it.

It takes time, but we created so many chances. Hopefully it will come. It seems like, not only between me and him, but the entire camp, it's been a great atmosphere. Guys are pulling for each other and working hard, really want to be together. It's nice to see that.