15 Quotes by Don Maloney

Nobody is untouchable, at all, ever. Certainly, we're not changing our philosophy one iota, but if there's a deal there to make us better, we'll certainly look at it.

On paper, I like the team that we've put together. Then again, I've felt the same way each of the past six seasons. But I like this group that we have assembled, and I think we may be even stronger by opening day.

History has shown to us, especially in New York, that signing the 30-plus-year-old free agents without a very strong base is very risky. It has not worked for us in New York. You have to develop a core group, then you can go out and add.

I think with Glen Sather behind the bench for a full season and the rest of the coaching staff that we have, we'll be as strong as anybody. We are very, very optimistic that we'll have a terrific season. Even last year, I don't think anybody would've wanted to face us if we got to the playoffs. But that's the age-old story -- we still have to get there.

It finally hit us squarely in the head that this isn't working and that we have to bite the bullet.

I think he has been better than I could have hoped at this stage. Every time he gets on the ice, you continue to ponder what to do with him. We're not giving him anything. He's earned the chance to stay around and get into the preseason.

I know I'm not very popular on Long Island. I don't know who's less popular, me or Joey Buttafuoco.

Truthfully, going in, I don't think anybody expected him to be this kind of leader.

Realistically, it's more than likely he'll return to the junior level at some point. But he continues to impress us daily.