I didn't think that was a prudent thing for the organization or for our fans.

I needed time to review our financial situation and some of the things we discussed in terms of what approach we might take with Olli and what would work best for both sides, ... That's really how it's been left. I said I would get back to him by the end of this week.

They were put in a position, in my opinion, that was unfair to them,

It's an end to an era for a unique individual,

For me, coming to the arena now, it's something that I look forward to.

It's a day we've waited for a long time, all of us. It's nice to get started again.

It was a special time, and I regret the decision I made to leave the team.

ready to write a contract for Roberto if we could've gotten that done. That's more productive.

The workers are there to bring home a paycheck to their families, just like us,

We felt we made a good offer and we will continue that process after Jan. 1.