28 Quotes by Doug MacLean

Bryan had surgery in Los Angeles, and the response I got was very, very positive. They expect a quick and full recovery. They're very optimistic.

He has been consistently good. He?s young (25), he skates well, he moves the puck, he makes good decisions. Does he have a future here? Big time. Big time.

He is an expensive player, but we feel good about it.

He is a highly regarded leader, teacher and coach and is respected as much as anyone associated with our game.

He has played with the game's best players in Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr and has also excelled in a more defensive-minded role, so he has proven himself in all situations. He will be a great complement to our group of forwards.

He is a dynamic player, a game-breaking player.

He?s played really well. I told him (Tuesday) that he has played as well lately as he has played in a long time.

He is one of the league's most gifted players and a proven winner who will bring tremendous experience, speed and playmaking abilities to our lineup (and) still has a tremendous skill level and is excited to play. He'll be a terrific addition.

I think we are as good as most teams in the West. When we are healthy we will challenge most teams.