Quotes by Rene Fasel

“This meeting will be very decisive whether we will be able to reach a consensus.”

“Were going to have the same level at least -- if not stronger,”

“Im very, very pleased to see how it works in the NHL. Thats the way we should play the game all the time.”

“Its nice that he is coming, now that he doesnt have much to do.”

“ The only deadline that exists comes from the International Olympic Committee, which wants each federation to hand in rosters by the end of January.”

“Some athletes are thinking about maybe not signing with an NHL club just to give them the opportunity to play in the Olympics in Turin.”

“This is the third consecutive Olympics where we will have NHL players and NHL referees. This IIHF-NHL cooperation ... provides possibilities that are beneficial to the game. Sometimes we learn from them, sometimes they learn from us.”

“I hope he will be here, and I hope he answers questions about the illegal betting.”

“It took Swedens men 64 years to beat Canada at the Olympics, and I can promise you it wont take the women 64 years to win.”

“I think Vancouver will be sensational. Canadians love winter sports.”