Roy on the radio:
- It's important to continue to play the way they've been playing. Strong 3rd period in Washington, and not a great start in Carolina, but a strong finish. Goalies were both very good in those games and gave them a chance to come back. They need to cut down on shots against.
- They still believe in Berra, but Pickard has played very well and it's a good problem to have. They're not going to change their mind on Pickard, they want him playing games, and they want him playing in the minors.
- They gave so many shots because they had more giveaways than any other games. Their gaps weren't as good and it was easier for other teams to enter the zone.
- Pickard has been a nice surprise. He played only one exhibition game against Anaheim, and he's taken advantage of his opportunity. He's been working hard in the offseason to prepare himself well, and he's taking advantage of the opportunity.
- EJ has been their best player, the reason why he's at the ASG. He would say he's been their most consistent player. Confidence is big for him, he believes in himself now and starts to realize that he's capable of joining the rush more. The freedom they allow him to join the attack fits his game well.
- Always hope your offensive guys go to ASG, but they're all aware they didn't have the best start. They're working hard at their game. They haven't produced as much as they expected.
- Duchene's goal the other day was beautiful around the net, a lot like Forsberg. He's been playing better, and last game he put him back with Tanguay and Iginla, and thought they had great moments in that game. Having ROR playing with MacKinnon and Landy, hoping they'll take advantage of this opportunity.
More after break. Weak so far.
- Asked about relationship with Sakic. You can't always agree on everything, but important part is the respect, and at the end, sometimes Joe will rally, and sometimes Patty will rally, and they always think about what's best from team. They like input from Joe, sometimes he'd watch games from press box and come down and give his opinion. Roy likes when he does that. It depends on the situation, yesterday he spoke to Joe, he thought they needed more size and speed in lineup, so they sent down Street and brought back Everberg!!! They thought about lines, Everberg will play with Mitchell and Rendulic! Joe liked the idea, they both agree it's something they want to try.
- Broncos had a good year, played against a good team and we'll see what they do over the weekend.
- They're happy with EJ/Hejda, and Holden and Stuart are fine together, Guenin and Barrie have been a pretty solid duo. He mentioned Guenin's +/-...
- He doesn't see why hockey is different from other sports as far as having more egos. He said it seems to him hockey normally has team first players, but it may change a bit.
- Florida brings great memories from Cup run.
Everberg - Mitchell - Rendulic is great. Glad Roy wants that.
