24 Quotes by Brendan Witt

We weren't going to win this battle. They won the last time. This is definitely an owner-friendly agreement. The owners want to make money. And now, if they don't, they don't deserve to have a franchise.

There's a good young group, but it's going to take time to mold them into NHL defensemen. But that's part of learning. I went through it. Other coaches are going to put out the top lines against the more inexperienced defensemen. But in a way that's good, because then they get some experience.

There's a lot of jobs open. More than any other camp I can remember. When I came up, there was only one.

The more time and space he has, the more he can make plays. You have to take that away from him, try to shut him down. But he's really good. It's also going to take a whole checking line and four or five guys doing their jobs.

It shocked me. I thought we had it all locked up. We dodged a bullet.

Everyone needs some time to get used to the rule changes. We arrived late today so we didn't get briefed. The officials came in after the second period and discussed it with us; it was supposed to be before. You can't clutch and grab anymore.

It was an interesting debut. It would have been nice to stay with the guys.

I've heard Toronto all year through the media. But either way, I don't have a choice in the matter.

Things could change, but I've gotten some positive feedback. I'd like to come back, and we'll talk when the time is right.