Tuomo Ruutu Quotations

His game is not about the points, it's an all-around game, ... He goes hard, hits and bangs, and he wants to get dirty, too. He's entertaining to watch.

We have to avoid the penalties. It's too easy to fall behind big with them. You make a few mistakes and you're down two or three goals.

He's unbelievable, a great player. That's all I know,

Of course I'm not happy with the one goal and no assists,

I think we're kind of underdogs when we play them, and people didn't expect too much from us. Everybody is behind us in Finland, and I don't think there's pressure.

You never know what will happen during the season. I played center a lot when I was younger. It's not a big adjustment.

I know I could be better, but it's going to take some time.

I try to do many things, score and hit, be a versatile player, ... I only have one gear and I play as hard as I can.

I think I'm ready to go. Now it's up to the coach.

He has tons more skills than I do, ... I've never seen anybody put so much time into practice and create the skills he has.