Mike O'Connell Quotations

Many of the free agents could have gone somewhere else for the money. But I think they liked what we had.

What it turned into was hockey's version of fast-break basketball.

He's got some good offensive skill. He's still learning the game. It's a little different level up here at this time of year. But he definitely has a chance.

He wants a better opportunity. I think he looks at our team and sees he's not going to be able to make our team. I don't know what it is. I think he just wants a change of scenery.

A tryout never hurt anything. I talked to his agent and told him if Byron was interested in doing it, we'd be interested. I don't know what will come of it. We're just keeping options open.

Ray will work with the team in practice in Boston two to four times a week and Mike Sullivan will decide how his role will evolve.

Our defense was great in the first half. We were just mixing things up with them. Obviously, it worked. ... It was fun to see this group come together tonight and play with a lot of heart.

I think we have the ability to get something done with both of them to get them in. I think we're a little closer to getting something done with Boynton, but I don't know when it might happen with either one of them.

We're going to wait and see how it plays out,

You have to try to create some stability. I think that's important. P.J.'s been here for a while and I'm glad he's still here.