126 Quotes by Ken Holland

His agent basically told me that Pavel would make his decision by Monday,

Obviously, the sooner the better. But if it means we have to wait to get Pavel in our lineup I'll wait. At this stage of the game I don't think it's going to have any impact as to our eventual roster. We're not going to be able to go out and find a player that's close to Pavel. If you look at the open market, there's lots of players out there that we think could be third- or fourth-line players in the NHL. But he's (Datsyuk) a top six forward.

Chris brings a great deal of experience and passion to the rink every day. He's been a great Red Wing, he's in excellent shape, and no matter what his age, you know he can play at a very high level.

Obviously my hope is that he ends up in a Red Wings uniform. So however long it takes, hopefully, eventually, we'll get a word saying he's coming back.

He still has the passion and the desire to play, and he's going to help this hockey team.

If we have to wait, and it means we're going to get Pavel in our lineup -- I'll wait.

He's really just coming into the prime of his career. I'd like to think his confidence level, and with the way they're going to call the game, which is going to be an advantage to a skill player ... he's a great addition. A great addition. I think for us, Pavel can make a play or do something that can create a scoring chance in a few moments.

I believe this isn't dead yet and there's a possibility Pavel could be in our lineup this year.

He's tough, he's demanding, and it's going to be done his way. But he's also flexible.