Jacques Martin Quotes

"His ability to move the puck and his shot are really what we were looking for. I think he's settled in and done a good job."

"That's why they're top players. What makes them top players is their ability to perform under pressure."

"The key is going to be to have good discipline."

"We're going in the right direction. We just need to keep going that way, get some more points at home."

"You always seem to lose players to injury in camp. It's very competitive; it's very demanding. You want good execution and high intensity (in the practices)."

"It wasn't very good execution."

"That was a great example of hustling."

"One thing young kids bring to a franchise is enthusiasm, energy and excitement."

"They brought some energy when they went on, they finished checks, they actually created three or four chances. That was a good sign, a positive performance on their part."

"I thought we came back hard and deserved a much better fate. When you play half the period short-handed, it's going to be very difficult to win the game."

"We deserved a better fate."

"We're all starting together, ... starting our conquest to become an elite team."

"It's two points closer to a playoff spot. And it's gaining some credibility and confidence."

"I think we had a really good game. This is how our team has been looking the second half of the season. The players should feel good about their performance."

"We've had some success both games at home against them. We've played well. We have to continue that. I'm sure they're going to be ready for us."

"I think when you look at our record in December at home, it's a real good indication that we've taken great strides since the beginning of the year. Our ability to protect the lead and our ability to win close games now has improved, and we've been gaining confidence."

"When you give him space and time, he's going to hurt you."

"Their last three goals were missed assignments."

"When you give up five power play goals, you are not going to win the game."

"We will just wait and see. I liked the way he worked today and we are giving him less work the last couple games, have shut down the number of chances. That makes a difference."