21 Quotes by Jim Nill

We were pleasantly surprised. All scouts like good hockey players. It's rewarding to see good players and good games, because you see a lot of bad games and bad players.

We're very happy with him. He went over to Finland and was one of the leading scorers. It was a big year for him. That shows how he's maturing as a player.

We're very happy with him, ... He went over to Finland and was one of the leading scorers. It was a big year for him. That shows how he's maturing as a player.

You go into Russia and the game is supposed to be Tuesday and you're there and they say the game was yesterday.

Even though at 16, you can imagine how big he was then, I loved how he competed. He didn't weigh more than 150 pounds, but he just flattened guys. You love that, and with the way he moved the puck, he was just a nice package.

This may have been the most balanced (prospects) team we've had here.

It's a good way for them (young players) to start their season.

He's shown over the last three years that he's one of the top goalies in college hockey, ... He's played in pressure situations and at times had to carry the team. We think he's had great development and now is the proper time for him to turn pro.

Howard had an outstanding collegiate career. We expect him to come into camp battling for the No. 3 position.