Denis Gauthier Quotes (11 Quotes)

Now, because of the new rules, you can't hold on as much and pin a guy against the wall. Guys are facing the glass a lot more. They position their body between you and the puck and try to play keep-away.

We knew coming into this series the power plays would be a huge factor and it has. We can kill four or five penalties a game, but when we get up to seven, eight or nine, that's taxing a lot of our players.

I'm more of a stay-at-home, physical defenseman. I can kill penalties and play against the top line. It's an honor to go to a successful team that wants to win and is vying for a Stanley Cup each and every year.

I'm going to bring my physical play, there's no doubt about that. If it helps neutralize anything, great. If it helps our team, gives it an emotional lift at times during the game, perfect.

It's not like I look for s--- to happen. It follows me around and knocks on my door.

I think its a great feeling. Its an honor to go to a successful team, a team that wants to win. Theres not much more you can ask for as a hockey player then to go to a team that aspires for the Stanley Cup each and every year. Its a great opportunity for me.

I play a style of game that attracts attention and it (ticks) people off, that's all. That's fine. I'll take all the attention. That way, my teammates can play in peace.

It just follows me around and it knocks at my door.

If I was ever going to spear somebody, it would be someone I hate. Hes a friend.

We need to be physical with them early and set ourselves up for later in the series. Every time you get out of position to make a hit, they have the skill to make you pay. You have to wait for them, but in a seven-game series they'll come eventually.

It's a place I've always wanted to go to, ever since my draft day. That's my style. They've always used big, physical defensemen. So I was excited to have a chance.