Keith Primeau Quotations

It's not always going to be the most skilled guy, the most talented guy, that's going to put a team over the top. It's going to be those guys that, in the end, put their heart on their sleeve and do the grunt work.

Obviously, I feel better than I have. It's a huge hurdle for me and I feel really good. By no means does it change anything that I stated earlier. I'm just taking it one day at a time.

I didn't request it, but I'm glad to sit beside him,'' Richards said.

Personally, it's exciting. Every hurdle is another step closer to a full recovery.

Not only is it four years (since he played here) but it's another new team for him, ... He's just a member of the opposition and we have to play him accordingly.

That stretch of time has gone by fast. You get back in the room and it feels like you haven't missed a beat. To be back among the guys is a lot of fun.

I want to see us remain contenders all season and right through the playoffs.

My biggest problem is I can only play one way. I really can't try to play the perimeter and use some level of skill because it's not part of my repertoire. If I can't be physical then I'll never be able to play again. I wasn't any worse for wear after the little bit of contact I had, which is good.

I felt good. This is part of my rehab. It's a huge hurdle for me.

I felt good. My conditioning, my legs feel about as good as they can for the amount of time I've been off. It felt really good to be part of the practice, enjoy my teammates differently than I have for the last five months.