He promotes it, that's his history, ... If you're (losing big) and you're allowed to respond that way, there's something wrong.

I believed in our group this past season, as well. While we did not achieve what we needed to, this group worked to deal with various obstacles, and I am proud of their efforts - especially their work in recent weeks (finished on 9-1-2 run) when they overcame significant odds to almost attain a playoff berth after we dug a huge hole for ourselves.

He's making a good case for himself, no question.

I don't think we competed hard enough on the road this year. There were some games where we were in them and we let them go because we didn't know how to compete.

But it's a fact that guaranteed contracts set up the roster you're going to have. If (kids) do make it, the decision becomes whether you eat one of those big contracts.

Clearly, I've had a wonderful trip in this business,

In two games (the opposition) has scored three tap-in goals. That's bad play on our part away from the puck.

I'm not trying to make the roster now,

In a way, it plays on your heart a little bit,

I like a physical team, but one that uses our bodies properly