Mike Sullivan Quotes (53 Quotes)

We have to do a better job controlling momentum. We have to understand those critical situations, and we have to take charge in those areas. It will give our team a better chance to win.

Our power play was great tonight, and it was a big part of the game. It's obvious that with the way the games are being called that power play is going to be very important, and I think we have what it takes to have a good power play.

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I thought we controlled the play for a certain amount of time. We just weren't able to score any goals.

If anyone is going to ask me about the officiating, I have no comment. We spent eight of the last 20 minutes trying to kill penalties. It's tough trying to maintain control of the hockey game when you have to kill penalties like that.

It's something we're taking a precaution with. We didn't want him to make it worse, but I don't foresee it being a major issue.

We have a handful of guys right there who are knocking on the door. How that plays out remains to be seen, but that will be something we will try to manage on a day-to-day or a week-to-week basis. We will certainly have some difficult decisions to make.

I thought our effort was sound today. It was an even hockey game. We had a game plan going in and we wanted to execute and bring that necessary energy and focus to give ourselves a chance to win. I thought we did that tonight. I can't fault the effort and intensity of our players.

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I thought he did pretty well to be thrown into the fire like that, and against Ottawa who is one of the hottest teams in the league. He's certainly a competitive guy and he battles every minute he's out there,

For every game he plays, he just provides more evidence that he belongs. We've watched him close and he's shown no signs of fatigue. It's a long season and we'll go through some adversity as a team and he will as an individual. But we feel comfortable that he's a mature kid.

The first part of the game, we tried to do what we wanted and that's why we got up a couple of goals. But there was a lot of hockey left.

I think it's a credit to the players themselves. And I think (coach) Scott Gordon does a terrific job with the team in Providence. We play similar ways, so from a tactical standpoint there's not a lot of difference. I think all of those things kind of make the transition a little more seamless.

I thought Bergeron was one of the best players on the ice, ... in all aspects of the game. There isn't any aspect of the game we can't use him.

All three are dynamic players and great 1-on-1 players. No matter who plays against them on any given night, they have their hands full.

Our team is at our best when we control territory and that's what we didn't do in the last few minutes.

It's a matter of getting us to buy into a team concept and making a commitment to defense. I think our team is talented enough that we can score goals, and if we can make more of a commitment to keeping the puck out of our net without discouraging creativity at the other end of the rink, we have the potential to be a real good hockey team.

I thought our guys really came out right from the drop of the puck and played hard. Not only played hard, but played real smart.

It'll be something the coaching staff is going to make decisions on a short-term basis, but we realize we have to rely on both of them to get it done for us. The reality is we have a lot of games in a short period of time, so they'll both be in the mix.

He is very much in the mix. He's really improved every year he has been here. His mobility is better. He's stronger and he has always had great offensive instincts. You combine that with the confidence level he has now, he has played extremely well. He will be a guy who is given serious consideration.

I think it is terrific. I'm so happy for him because he has worked so hard to get himself back into a condition where he can compete at this level. That is a testament to the type of guy that he is. We are ecstatic that he is participating in our camp.

Our defense really stepped up. From our veterans to our young guys, they played with a lot of energy and they were a big reason for our success.

I thought we played hard, competed and our focus was where it needed to be and that was the hockey game we hoped for.

From my experience, when a team is faced with adversity, the best course of action is to simplify things. Our play away from the puck has to be a priority. We have a talented group of players here, but we have to make more of a commitment to team defense.

I don't know how to evaluate tonight. I said to our guys there were just so many fluky goals, crazy penalties.

We are obviously going through a tough time, but we are going in the right direction. We really competed down the stretch and fought our way back. I thought we deserved a better fate.

We've got points out of the last two games. I think (Thomas) has given us the opportunity to do that both games and that's all you can ask out of your goaltender.

I thought they were both terrific. It's going to be a difficult decision, but it's a nice problem to have.

We make it hard on ourselves in certain situations. We've got opportunities to advance the puck and move the puck, simple options, short options, and we're looking for the better play and it's cost us. You combine that with some avoidable penalties against a team like this, that has a potent power play, and it's tough to win.

I hope I answered that. I just don't want to be premature. We're excited, that's the point.

There are always spots to be won, regardless of position. I think you can look at our lineup and see where the competition is. I think that's probably obvious, but nothing is ever etched in stone.

He's a talented kid and he's a very smart player. He's the type of guy that can make something out of nothing.

I think the players are doing a great job of forcing the issue with their relentless pressure up the middle of the ice and I think when we play that way, we're a difficult team to play against. We certainly have shown that we can get results when we buy into it.

He's an exciting player to watch. I think he's going to have a pretty bright career in this league. For as young as he is, he sure is dynamic.

I think Dina's very, very good, but I'm just not sure how she beats Jim Gibbons, ... I'm not going to say she can't, but I don't see how she brings the kind of Democrat who will vote for George Bush to the table.

It's a concern. I don't think it was a case of the power play losing the game for us, but it had the chance to win it for us and it didn't. We've got to do a better job of getting the puck to the net.

I thought he had a tremendous year in Providence. I thought he matured physically right in front of our eyes. He got better and better every game that he played. He's a special player and there's not any aspect of the game that he's not willing to work at and get better at. Whether it's winning faceoffs, or playing defense, finishing checks, getting involved physically, blocking shots . . . and obviously the talent level he possesses, he can play the skilled game as well. His game has evolved and I think he'll continue to do so. He's a young kid who is really coming into his own.

He's an older guy who's played a lot of hockey in a lot of different leagues and for him to persevere and to be persistent with his career and strive to get to the NHL I think is a compliment to his character. He's certainly taken advantage of an opportunity and he has been a key ingredient in us having some success in the last few weeks.

I can relate to him just through the experience that he's been through in the past. He's a guy who has been in and out of the lineup or has been on the back end of the lineup and was trying to earn a spot on the team or find his niche. Certainly last year he was given an opportunity to play on an offensive line and have the chance to produce on the offensive side of the equation, and to his credit he's shown that he's capable.

We showed a lot of heart by coming back.

He got hit with a shot in the second period. He played through it, but when you take your skate off, that's when the swelling occurs. His X-ray was negative, so nothing is broken. It's really a matter of getting the swelling down, and then it's a question of pain tolerance. It's hard to say where he stands. There's a possibility he'll be fine.

I thought the focus was where it needed to be and that was on the hockey game. They responded and played extremely hard. Fortunately for us, we got the result.

We like to put this meet against Toms River North on the same week as the Shore Conference meet. We don't mind coming here. It is a very nice facility and it has electronic timing.

I think St. Joseph is a much better team that they were in December. Their third and fourth swimmers are swimming much better this time of year than they were earlier in the year.

He played extremely well. Sweden was a good team and they were very deserving. If it wasn't going to be the United States that won gold, I was happy for him.

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Mike showed that he was a capable scorer last year. He's probably been our most consistent player from day one of training camp. He's one of those guys who is undervalued by people away from our team, but who the players and the people who are close to our team realize how valuable he is. He does all the little things out there that help a line be successful and help a team be successful. He's certainly getting rewarded for it from a production standpoint, which is exciting for him.

Eli's going to be an outstanding quarterback, no matter what the setting. It's just exciting to see these pieces come together. It's definitely helped him develop, no question.

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