Quotes by John Weisbrod

“Stacey was a player we expressed interest in right from the start of the free agent process. He had many options and we are excited he decided to join our team. He is a mature leader and as good of a defender that was available.”

“I think we have a very difficult decision on our hands, ... This kid [Howard] is Grade A.”

“Its not in the best interest of the organization of having a GM that, in his heart, would trade three NBA championships for one Stanley Cup.”

“The organization needed a bulldozer. I feel like I had the personality and thick enough skin to do that.”

“I feel like I belong in a rink.”

“[Tracy McGrady said publicly what we all knew: He didnt always try his hardest last season when he played for the Magic. McGrady told Sports Illustrated that he was so defeated mentally by the losing that] some nights I did slack off. ... Really?”

“a domestic player whos playing in Europe.”

“Ive been playing (hockey) since I was 2 and I dreamed of playing in the NHL since I was 7. I committed my whole life to it until 2000. Its the way that Im wired. I feel like I belong in a rink.”