Doug MacLean Quotes (25 Quotes)

He earned a spot on our roster and will be a tremendous complement to the young talent in our organization.

The draft is a special, special event for all hockey people. It will make this city the center of the hockey universe for those few days in June.

Canada is unique in the way it treats hockey. It has been a big part of the culture for a long time and we don't want to lose in it.

Hes played really well. I told him (Tuesday) that he has played as well lately as he has played in a long time.

He's as tough as they come. All I know he may be the best conditioned athlete in the league, and that's a pretty good start. There's not a team in the NHL that wouldn't like to have Adam Foote, I can tell you that.

I've got a funny feeling that if Detroit could spend 80 million this year and the Rangers could spend 80 million and Colorado could spend 80 million, I probably wouldn't have him Foote here today.

He has been consistently good. Hes young (25), he skates well, he moves the puck, he makes good decisions. Does he have a future here Big time. Big time.

You have to, that was a conversation between Mike and I, that we had to make the money work for both. You still have to try and get what fits your team but you have to make the money work on both sides.

There were a lot of nights I went home and I said to myself, 'Where did I go wrong here

Bryan Berard is one of the most courageous and dedicated athletes I've ever been around. To overcome the adversity that he has in recent years has been inspiring. He made a mistake, has acknowledged it and is committed to moving forward. We have every confidence in Bryan and firmly believe there will be no subsequent issues with the new program addressing the use of performance-enhancing substances adopted by the National Hockey League and NHL Players' Association this season.

Its a baby toe. We hope its not long term, just day to day. Its a pain thing.

We're trying to trade him. I've been working with his agent (Lewis Gross) since last night trying to make a deal to move him. The two of us have worked the phone lines, we've talked to a few teams about him. So that's where it stands right now.

Its different this year than in the past. Im not trying to move anybody, and Im not trying to acquire anybody. Im listening, but Im not calling. And right now, Im not hearing anything that makes me want to do something. Id like to establish a little stability.

Now Cales got a chance to play in the playoffs. And hes got a chance to play for a contract next season.

He's a big part of our future and we think he has a chance to make an impact on our team as early as this season.

People make mistakes. That's the way I'm approaching it, and I'm going to support Bryan 100 percent.

I hope the rivalry starts tonight.

Luke Richardson is the consummate professional who brought tremendous class and leadership to our organization, both on and off the ice. After receiving a number of inquiries from teams, Luke and I talked about his future and tried to do what was best for him and his family moving forward. I have great respect for Luke and wish him all the best.

It's really unfortunate for him, as a kid you hate to see that, it was an awkward type thing. He's out six weeks.

Cale Hulse is a tremendous person who came in and did everything we asked of him during his time with the Blue Jackets. This move will give him an opportunity to play in his hometown and we wish him all the best.

This was a nice opportunity to pay them back.

He is an expensive player, but we feel good about it.

Minnesotas done a good job. They really have. But would I trade our team for theirs No way.

It's been a trying weekend because there was a lot of discussion with a lot of teams. I hoped when I put him back on waivers, because of all the discussions I was having with those teams, that someone would take him.

The point of the deal is similar to our signing of Adam Foote. We have a lot of young players, a lot of young kids with a lot of talent. We're adding a three-time Stanley Cup champion, a Hart winner, who still has a tremendous skill level and is excited to play. He'll be a terrific addition.