I want guys who want to be here. I want guys who are energetic and passionate. I didn't see any passion from Todd. You could tell form his body language that he didn't want to be here.

I didn't hear it. I was focused on trying to get the game tied. I just hear noise, and the crowd was very loud tonight. They were like an extra man on the ice for us.

Beggars can't be choosers. We did get two power-play goals, but we had ample opportunities to score.

I gave them free rein to chop and hack and slash and cross-check and do whatever it was gonna take to keep the puck from going in.

I really thought we played well enough to win tonight. We played a very good team and did an OK job.

I never felt we were out of it.

I know the guys are heartbroken that we lost. But these guys have not quit.

They can do what they want in the front office. I'm working on building a team for next year, just trying to get things in line for next season.

The two ingredients Jason will bring us are energy and passion. One thing we must have down the stretch is players that are motivated and passionate. Jason is clearly both of those things.

I told them they could still practice with us. I still consider them a part of the team.