Keith Primeau Quotes (35 Quotes)

We didn't get away with it opening night. And you saw what happened in Toronto. Four-goal leads are not safe anymore. Every night you have to play 60 minutes. Maybe more.

I don't think there was a huge momentum shift. They just got some goals and we had to battle like hell to win.

I'm not 100, I'm not symptom free. I will not be able to finish the season. I made the decision in hopes of prolonging my career.

This is part of my rehab. It's another hurdle and it's a huge hurdle for me. But by no means does it change anything I've stated earlier. I just keep trying to take it one day at a time and progress. I wasn't any the worse for wear from the little bit of contact I had, which is good.

That stretch of time has gone by fast. You get back in the room and it feels like you haven't missed a beat. To be back among the guys is a lot of fun.

Obviously, I feel better than I have. It's a huge hurdle for me and I feel really good. By no means does it change anything that I stated earlier. I'm just taking it one day at a time.

He may not be huge in stature, but he's got a huge heart. He's an extremely competitive guy, loves to make contact and loves to be physical. He's a guy that will almost always play the last few minutes of a game whether you're up a goal or down a goal.

I have since then been advised by the doctors that it may be in my best interests to forego playing this year and continue my rehab in hopes of returning in September. (Clarke) and the organization are all aware of those conversations that I've had with the doctors, and I told them that I would let them know as soon as I have made a decision and felt comfortable with that decision.

I can do every task they give me. But I have symptoms after each task. My head spins.

It's always intense games during the regular times, ... But you mix in Sidney's first appearance in Philly, the return of John and Mark and the always exciting Mario and it'll be even more fun.

Without putting any undo pressure on them, they not only are going to be part of our hockey club, they are going to be key components. They have skill and they have the ability to contribute now. They will be put in those situations where they are allowed to contribute. It is really exciting for the franchise.

We're not going to survive with one line scoring goals. We need to get offense from other places.

September at the earliest, that was the time frame (set) with the announcement back in February and that has not changed. The organization has been great giving me the ability to get better at the pace I wanted to have. If that means six months from now, as long as I have no regrets on how I tried to get myself in position to play, I can live with that.

I felt good. This is part of my rehab. It's a huge hurdle for me.

Nobody shot the puck like Brett did. He transformed the way a generation of players shot the puck. He perfected the one-timer. It was transition in the game. He had great input into how guys would shoot the puck.

From the travel standpoint, it's a lot better for the players. From the rivalry standpoint, it's a lot better for everyone.

I was actually looking forward to one of his practices, so you know that it's been a long time,

It's like the old TV show, Let's Make a Deal . You just never know what's behind the door. You don't know what's behind door No. 1 or door No. 2 or door No. 3. He always has the ability to say something, not only off the cuff but off the wall.

Hitch has been pro-offence throughout this (obstruction debate). I'd be shocked if we changed, but he's on record as saying he will. A lot of times, our practises were geared around special teams and defensive zone coverage. Now we look to be more free-flowing.

Philadelphia How much did Keith Primeau miss hockey Enough that he was ready for the opening workout under coach Ken Hitchcock. I was actually looking forward to one of his practices, so you know that it's been a long time, ... You forget how difficult the practices are, but it was a great feeling to be back out there. I'm just really excited about the year.

That's kind of the line I've got to walk now. I think the difference is the post-concussion is light-headedness, where I get that disconnect. Anything else is working and getting your heart rate up. I'm still a little nervous. It's still a little scary.

Physically and mentally my body hasn't felt this good in a long time. For me (the NHL lockout) was somewhat of a blessing in that I still had those concussion symptoms for a long time, post-playoffs. Although I would have tried skating in camp last year, I probably wouldn't have been ready to go.

Yeah. He had spent a long time in this organization. For us, it was sad to see him go. He was sad to go. Hes always been that kind of guy who is able to keep a light mood in the locker room. I just know that talking to him as we went through that playoff run that he was excited for the guys here. He really was. He is just that kind of guy -- a genuine kind of guy. But you could just sense that he wanted to be a part of it. And you just want those kind of guys in your locker room.

The one thing about Clarkie is he's always going to give us an opportunity. For me, that was one of the biggest deciding factors when I re-signed (with a four-year deal). As a player, there's no better feeling than being a part of an organization or franc

It's just a difficult decision and I haven't set a day where I am going to make any formal announcement. I know that making the decision, though, is in the not-too-distant future.

Not only is it four years (since he played here) but it's another new team for him, ... He's just a member of the opposition and we have to play him accordingly.

I don't know if I have fully come to terms with the decision I've had to make. I'm a hockey player, that's what I do and that's what I want to do. I don't come by this decision easily but it's the right decision for my health.

It's just a difficult decision.

I felt good. My conditioning, my legs feel about as good as they can for the amount of time I've been off. It felt really good to be part of the practice, enjoy my teammates differently than I have for the last five months.

It means ownership gives us the opportunity every year to challenge for a championship,

(Roenick) was always colorful and was always quotable and he'll be missed. But at the same time we all know Peter's track record and what he brings to the table. As much as J.R. will be missed, Peter will replace that and bring a lot to the locker room.

He'll get a great ovation (tonight), ... Every time Johnny went out of the lineup and then came back in the people were tremendous to him. He was here for a long time. When you think of a player who epitomizes a franchise Johnny is one of those guys. He will always be a Philadelphia Flyer.

It's not always going to be the most skilled guy, the most talented guy, that's going to put a team over the top. It's going to be those guys that, in the end, put their heart on their sleeve and do the grunt work.

I hope this has a positive effect (on my teammates). I was talking to the guys, giving them a hard time if they missed a pass. I wanted to wade myself back in but old habits are hard to die. I felt myself revert to old tendencies. Whether it is morale or excitement, if its a positive, emotional lift thats great.

With the new system, we see teams in our division eight times and those rivalries, if they weren't in place, will be resurrected.