9 Quotes by Mike Keane

Obviously, we want Jason in the lineup but his health is the No. 1 concern.

Obviously, it's good to see him. It's been quite an ordeal he's gone through in a really up-and-down season. He's gone from being called up to potentially not playing again this year. It's been tough on him. He's still a big part of this team, whether he plays or not.

Obviously, his ability stands out. He isn't a rah-rah type of guy but he goes out and plays hard. That's the best leader you can have.

If a trade happens, it could change the dynamics of your team. We're kind of in limbo right now. But if they make a trade, chances are that we'll get someone back.

Three days off is a lot, it was enough.

We don't want to be a team that's not expected to win, we want to be the best in the league. Anytime you go out against one of the best teams you want to play well, or you'll be embarrassed.

We have to be smarter than that in our decisions. We had a five on three and we know they're going to even it up.

Your No. 1 concern is to kill the penalty, but (the threat of scoring short-handed) is important to have. It gets the other team thinking a bit, and they might have to change their plan. Brownie is so quick off the draw, and from Point A to B he's so speedy. He's slowly starting to get confidence. Obviously, he has natural ability, but it's going to take time. He's learning.

He's skating like he's 36 again.