Darcy Regier Quotations

He's not going to be a household name ... but he is recognized as being a tremendous professional and an all-around player. He's got very good leadership and experience and it was something we felt we needed.

I understand it, he wants to play, he's looking at a life experience. If that's something James wants to do, I have that much respect for it and understand it.

We have guys that we think can step up, and will step up, and will have to step up with the loss of Miro.

I think the way we approach it is we won't have three goaltenders here for an extended period of time. I recognize that statement leaves a number of possibilities open, but that's really where we are.

You don't play 21 years and not have an incredible passion for the game. He's a very innovative guy and that, combined with the passion, I don't know how you can't have success.

What it means is that you make choices. And the choices are that we have forwards, and we want to look at using the available resources as a means of bolstering our defense if possible.

A year ago we were just trying to survive. Now we have a sense of stability and direction.

The new collective bargaining agreement is part of it, that it took the talent around the league and spread it out.

The emphasis is just trying to get him signed as soon as possible. Everything after that is just a day or two away.

I have a lot of respect for Miro. He's been a very good player for our organization. But we also believe that we have a number of young players that are really knocking at the door.