23 Quotes by Scotty Bowman

It's like being coached by Red Auerbach or Bear Bryant . These are people who only come along once in a lifetime and to say he was your coach ... it's hard to put into words.

I like Montreal but a guy gets to a point where he can't work anymore for someone he feels is less competent than him.

If the puck doesn't get out of the zone by the third attempt (by the defending team), the puck will often not get out of the zone and the end effect is a goal.

His eye contact is right with his caddie and nowhere else when he's preparing to hit a shot. He's oblivious to everyone else.

Every boo on the road is a cheer.

I don't have bad relationships with my players. But I don't get into long conversations with them either.

Rick Tocchet is what I call a warrior. He really brings a lot to a team because he really believes in team play. He's tough on himself and he's tough on the team. As a coach, if you had even one guy like him on your team, you'd have a heckuva chance to do your job well.

High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing......everything else is just figure skating.

Statistics are for losers.