John Ferguson Quotes (40 Quotes)

We can't wait to get started.

They're short-term deals that they can use to springboard off of, to prove they're back and healthy and can remain so while contributing to a winning club. We couldn't be happier than to be the beneficiary of that.

He was a very athletic horse. Obviously, Storm Cat has been a phenomenal sire and the mare was a very special racehorse. It was a combination of outstanding pedigree and great physical (appearance). Sheikh Mohammed was very keen to secure him.

That way, you can make sure the projects you give money to are the most deserving. I can tell you the word about the Speedway money is out. You're going to get more requests.

It will be good in spots, that's for sure. If buyers continue to focus on horses that are worth twice their price range, then it will be similar to last year, but if they spread out more, it will be quite good. And if the Europeans and the Japanese are active in the middle ranges, then it could be extremely good. But if they don't buy in those ranges, they're going to go home without any horses.

We like where we are at but we continue to have discussions and analyze where we can improve our club, ... That never ends.

We all understand this is a contact sport and hes coming here to play. We trust hell be able to look after himself and we know, just as on any other club, therell be others looking after him.

If he can get through it he will. There's a great deal of resiliency on this club and him in particular.

We're really interested in seeing what he can do in a North American camp.

He has represented this organization in a first class manner for many years.

If some common sense comes out of the next collective bargaining agreement I don't see why Winnipeg shouldn't have a team. Hockey is the only game in town during the winter there -- you don't watch NASCAR and you're not that interested in basketball.

They want their trade-chain partners, including their carriers, to be C-TPAT certified.

We did consider a number of things . . . but we didn't have that organizational depth to consider some other things on the back end.

We were active on a number of fronts. There are issues related to the cap that need to be respected.

One U.S.Canada border crossing alone may conduct more than 400 million a day in trade. A significant volume of goods flow between the countries.

He was an obvious horse, breezed well, and good looking. We had a game plan and unfortunately it didn't work.

I hope this will help people feel a little more at home here. FEMA has provided them with trailers and three meals a day but it's not quite like home until you fill the pantry.

This change is much about the future and where we're going as an organization, as much as it is what has transpired here.

Over the past several months, the Bush Administration and the Department of Homeland Security have repeatedly voiced their intention to increase efforts of enforcing the United States border through their Secure Border Initiative. The Secure Border Initiative is a comprehensive multi-year plan to secure America's borders and reduce illegal immigration. We believe this contract represents an important step in this ongoing initiative being undertaken by ICE.

We've got a motivated player who wants to be here and wants to perform here. Our interests converged - he's here to win and we're happy to have him.

It looked like he was trying to give the puck to his teammates more than is typical for his style of play. Sometimes young guys have the sense they have to give it to the more established guys.

I can't imagine what kind of thoughts go through your mind when a tragedy like that happens to your family,

During that time, everyone was concerned about another border shutdown.

There have been ongoing discussions with a number of players. He is (one of) a number of options with people we're exploring. But as always, it's subject to other deals we're considering.

Because we're involved with both the U.S. and Canadian security initiatives, we're able to take advantage of the latest expedited customs release programs, which often include electronic data transmission of trade document information.

That's certainly not part of the game plan.

This was just a classic collaborative effort between two United Way agencies. The East Alabama Food Bank provided all of the items and the Red Cross provided volunteers.

From nutrition, to health care, rehab, injury prevention, diagnosis ... we feel we are better equipped to deal with the health and fitness of our players. The testing today is all an aspect of raising the bar for their performance.

The expectations are 'Let's see how he does,' ... The bottom line is not where he is two weeks from now, but a year, two years from now.

It's unfortunate for us and for Jason. We will miss his presence and production and rely on others to pick up the slack.

Security trumps trade. Security has become the priority when crossing borders.

We have built network context on top of vulnerability management.

He has a decision on his future to make very soon.

Given the success that our club has had in eight years under the guidance of Pat Quinn, this is not an easy course to take. However, our results on the ice this season fell below our expectations. A new head coach will bring a new perspective, a new approach that will yield future results that we expect.

Our new medical model is designed as a critical aspect of our overall strategic plan to manage our assets,

We certainly have a proven, capable, successful NHL head coach as our head coach in the American Hockey League. Paul is an obvious prime candidate.

He is an example of a horse that could do it on either side of the Atlantic. And let's hope he does that. He may come back here in a couple of years. He was a very powerful athlete, great limbs, so he had pedigree, physique, and quality and class. Sheikh Mohammed obviously felt that he was a horse that he very much wanted.

There are changes in the medical room and in the locker room, all with the goal of providing better care to our players,

Schneider has always been active with customs on both sides of the border. C-TPAT helps provide protection against trade delays.

I will not let the world make me crazy.