17 Quotes by Terry Ruskowski

Chris had a very successful junior and college career. He isn't the biggest guy, but he is an extremely hard worker who has a good touch around the net. I like those attributes and I am looking forward to seeing him in training camp.

It could have gone either way. You don't understand. It's just like King Kong dropped off my back. I can actually walk without him off my back. It's been a war.

I respect what Tracy has done here in the Rio Grande Valley, and I thought it would be good to have him on the bench for the game. The bottom line is, I really felt that he deserved to be an All-Star coach because of the job he's done here.

We don't make any excuses. We have to play the game with him or without him. We can't dwell on him not playing. We've played without him before. Once he's back, it's a plus. You have to grab the bull by the horns and have somebody step up and be accounted for. There better be somebody to step up and be accounted for.

This was a huge game for us and it really gives us home ice advantage. We have to concentrate and play disciplined hockey and drive hard to the net, and play a little better defense. It makes the trip back a lot better, I'll tell you that.

This was a great hockey game. Both teams played hard the entire 60 minutes and you couldn't rest for one shift.

Even though he is not a veteran, Paul plays like a vet. He is cool and calm under pressure. We can trust him to do the job and do it well. He is the type of guy I depend on a lot in special team's situations. He can skate well and he moves the puck well. I am hoping he can help the young kids out that we have coming into camp.

Dion was a big part of the organization and we thank him for all he did for us. We wish him the best of luck in Fort Worth.

The thing that bothers me is I can see the playoff players, and I can see the guys that are not coming out to play playoff hockey. That really bothers me.