6 Quotes by Benoit Allaire

Sean is a now guy whose technical part and mental part is so good. He gives us a chance to win every day. That's why he has been so good for the last four of five years. Sean brought a lot of experience with him here and he doesn't need too much information. But it doesn't take him too long for him to take that little bit of information I give him and do it right away on the ice.

He's got the skill and everything else he needs to be one of the top goalies in the league. I believe he's really sharp. I never have to tell him anything twice. He's got that visualization.

He competes all the time and is always aware of everything around him. And he never gives up on the puck. Now he has to mature and adjust to being a professional. Everything is a little faster, the shooters shoot harder and there are more games than in college.

I think you just focus day to day, week to week. He's been the first goalie in the past. He won't lose his focus. He'll play another 10 years in the NHL. Game-sharp is just puck after puck (in practice). Since his last game, he's done two hours each day on ice. I think it was a good spot on the road. Sometimes, when you've stayed out a long time, it's better on the road.

I think Sean Burke in the last three or four years is a top five guy. When you watch his save percentage in the last four years, it's at the top of the NHL. His game is so good. He is such a good pure stopper of the puck. There is no doubt he is one of the top in the NHL right now.

At his age, he is outstanding. He's got that speed and he's got those quick legs.